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EO02 GUD

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,346 mi
Last recorded109,346 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 109,346 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 105,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 101,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,855 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 95,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 82,475 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 May 2021 82,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 82,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 78,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 78,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 76,385 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rusted

Pass 12 May 2016 73,456 miles

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

exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 18 May 2015 69,368 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 65,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,659 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,435 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,686 miles

1x led in high level brake light inop

2x rear tyres starting to wear on inner + outter edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,638 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,980 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,375 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 GUD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

EO02 GUD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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