MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust heat shield loose
lower profile tyres fitted to rear axle
wiper blade on os split on end
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
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EO02 OBS safe to buy?
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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