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EO02 GPV

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,907 mi
Last recorded106,907 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 GPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2013 106,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,907 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,944 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 99,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,464 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 85,969 miles

EM light stays on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 85,969 miles

EM light stays on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,320 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 71,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,130 miles

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

off side front tyre has splits in the inner side wall

Fail 13 Nov 2008 59,130 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

off side front tyre has splits in the inner side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,816 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,024 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EO02 GPV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

EO02 GPV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is EO02 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 GPV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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