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EO02 GPX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 GPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 112,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 110,590 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 109,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 107,383 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2019 107,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam full beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2018 105,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 102,804 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 27 May 2016 100,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a nail

slight play in offside front shock absorber

Fail 26 May 2016 100,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a nail

slight play in offside front shock absorber

Pass 21 May 2015 98,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion offside lower bulkhead

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2015 98,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion offside lower bulkhead

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2014 96,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine tapperty

Pass 30 May 2013 95,473 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear disc corroded

Nearside rear pads half worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

obstruction to rear seatbelts not allowing inspection

Fail 30 May 2013 95,473 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear disc corroded

Nearside rear pads half worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

obstruction to rear seatbelts not allowing inspection

Pass 29 May 2012 91,303 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 86,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 82,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake travel close to fail

Pass 30 May 2008 66,342 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Brake Discs Seem Worn-Pads Low

Handbrake Travel

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Unable To Check For Damage & Corrosion

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Fail 30 May 2008 66,342 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Brake Discs Seem Worn-Pads Low

Handbrake Travel

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Unable To Check For Damage & Corrosion

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Pass 25 May 2007 62,622 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 25 May 2007 62,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 26 May 2006 54,123 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 GPX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

EO02 GPX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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