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EG02 OES

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,492 mi
Last recorded92,492 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 OES
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear shock absorber bodies corroded but not excessive, some rear and front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 830,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

adv oil leak engine

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,103 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,480 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,273 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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EG02 OES is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG02 OES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EG02 OES registered?

EG02 OES is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is EG02 OES safe to buy?

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