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EO02 OBT

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,129 mi
Last recorded147,129 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 147,129 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 147,118 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor behind sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 144,544 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 142,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 141,683 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 141,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 139,571 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 137,187 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 137,173 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s&o/s (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 133,167 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 133,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 129,247 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 129,235 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s+o/s (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 122,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 122,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 122,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 119,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 118,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 115,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 111,430 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 111,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OBT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

EO02 OBT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 OBT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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