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EO02 GOU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,845 mi
Last recorded208,845 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 GOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 208,845 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 194,435 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 159,633 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 152,047 miles

offside indicatoer side repeater starting to fade

oil leak - engine bay

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2010 139,567 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 139,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 131,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 13 May 2008 121,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 121,559 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 97,668 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 GOU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

EO02 GOU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is EO02 GOU safe to buy?

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