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EO02 GUA

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,957 mi
Last recorded102,957 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 GUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,957 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 102,957 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r inner side lamp not working

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,187 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,343 miles

o/s/f lens damage

rear exhasut clamp deterioration

refridgerant leak

Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,243 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f lens damage

rear exhasut clamp deterioration

refridgerant leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,355 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 GUA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GUA, 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 GUA registered?

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

Is EO02 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 GUA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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