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EO02 EXU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 EXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 85,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 82,774 miles

offside front tyre side wall has slight damage but not showing cords

Fail 15 May 2014 82,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre side wall has slight damage but not showing cords

Pass 14 May 2013 77,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 71,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 65,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 62,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 57,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 53,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,272 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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EO02 EXU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EO02 EXU, 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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How do I check the history of EO02 EXU?

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What year was EO02 EXU registered?

EO02 EXU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is EO02 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 EXU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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