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EO02 HCD

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,714 mi
Last recorded70,714 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 HCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 61,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 61,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 61,039 miles

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 19 Nov 2020 61,014 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

EML on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 55,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 53,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,496 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,988 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,901 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 45,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,101 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,504 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear silencer has slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,911 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,306 miles

rack moving bulk head flexing

slight leak power steering pipe

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,233 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,306 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 HCD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

EO02 HCD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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