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EO02 GSZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,151 mi
Last recorded178,151 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 GSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 178,151 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner bush has play ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner bush has slight play ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre to rear section joining clamp is broken and heavily corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded and slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 178,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner bush has play ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner bush has slight play ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre to rear section joining clamp is broken and heavily corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded and slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 174,026 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 172,839 miles

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

exhaust tail box rusting through

slight wear to steering rack

slight wear to steering rack mount bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2015 172,839 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box rusting through

slight wear to steering rack

slight wear to steering rack mount bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2014 165,285 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2012 156,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight side to side movement in both front suspension dampers

Fail 18 Dec 2012 156,425 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight side to side movement in both front suspension dampers

Pass 3 Dec 2011 143,172 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 131,818 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 117,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 117,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,364 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,402 miles

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

front numbewr plate backing fadeing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate on limit

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 GSZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

EO02 GSZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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