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EO02 GSU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,548 mi
Last recorded55,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,548 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,652 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 48,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,386 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 42,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,025 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light stays on

rear gearbox mount slightly worn

under car where undersill and plastics coatings applied olso side sill spoilers are cannot be eximined

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,826 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,454 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 19,424 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 GSU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO02 GSU registered?

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

Is EO02 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 GSU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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