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EO02 GOE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,422 mi
Last recorded82,422 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,422 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,527 miles

Offside Rear floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 13 Mar 2019 79,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,069 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres have cuts through out complete tyre but cords can not be seen

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres have cuts through out complete tyre but cords can not be seen

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,139 miles

slight wear in both front suspension bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,841 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 25,210 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 GOE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GOE, 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 EO02 GOE registered?

EO02 GOE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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