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EO02 GPY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,266 mi
Last recorded92,266 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 92,266 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 92,266 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,923 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 30 Aug 2014 73,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,209 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,628 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 44,827 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,010 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 GPY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

EO02 GPY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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