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EO02 HBP

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,036 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,425 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,559 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 HBP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO02 HBP registered?

EO02 HBP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is EO02 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 HBP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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