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EO02 OBS

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,173 mi
Last recorded189,173 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OBS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 189,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 186,487 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 186,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 182,845 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 182,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 179,669 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

lower profile tyres fitted to rear axle

wiper blade on os split on end

Fail 11 Jan 2013 179,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

lower profile tyres fitted to rear axle

wiper blade on os split on end

Pass 10 Feb 2011 169,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 159,547 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 149,713 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 133,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 116,924 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

newer disc fitted to the nearside than the offside

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 30 Jan 2007 116,924 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

newer disc fitted to the nearside than the offside

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 6 Feb 2006 94,449 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 OBS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

EO02 OBS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 OBS shows 14 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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