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EO02 HCF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,895 mi
Last recorded102,895 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 102,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,218 miles

Centre brake light partially working

Pass 1 Dec 2018 72,795 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 72,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 71,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,818 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both front wipers split on ends

Both rear tyres inner edges worn and offshape

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,560 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 64,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,679 miles

both rear indicators discolouring

Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear indicators discolouring

Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,669 miles

both front tyres wearing thin close to indicator

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Fail 10 Mar 2012 57,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing thin close to indicator

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2011 55,147 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,362 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 48,423 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 48,423 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 49,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 49,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 37,791 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 HCF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

EO02 HCF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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