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EO02 GSY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,761 mi
Last recorded123,761 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 123,761 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2021 121,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 121,069 miles

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 121,002 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 120,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 117,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 117,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,901 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 108,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,867 miles

Offside Front oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 101,867 miles

Fuel hose insecure tank breather clip corroded (7.2.1)

Offside Front oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 92,577 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,407 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 84,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,466 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 77,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,857 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,636 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,747 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,952 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 42,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 42,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,909 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 GSY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

EO02 GSY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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