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EO02 GNX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,425 mi
Last recorded108,425 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 GNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,425 miles

Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 108,424 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 117,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 117,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,215 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

bonnet damaged

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 94,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

bonnet damaged

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,813 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,130 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,756 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 82,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,035 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,727 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 72,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 58,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,042 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,284 miles

Unable to assess door sills due to fixed body panels

Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 39,781 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 39,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GNX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO02 GNX registered?

EO02 GNX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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