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EO02 GTY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,962 mi
Last recorded172,962 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 172,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 161,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 160,014 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 160,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 158,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 156,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 127,176 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 102,870 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 102,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,582 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 80,863 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 71,636 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,629 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,747 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 GTY 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 87.5%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

EO02 GTY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is EO02 GTY safe to buy?

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