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EO02 OCF

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,222 mi
Last recorded157,222 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 157,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe clamp to cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leaks here and there

front pipe flexible section corroded/deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2016 157,222 miles

Fuel system component insecure tank filler neck insecure and catching road wheel (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe clamp to cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leaks here and there

front pipe flexible section corroded/deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2015 155,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section deteriorating and has slight blow (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2014 148,646 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 148,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 143,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 143,310 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside 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 7 Nov 2012 135,279 miles

Exhaust system coroded

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,857 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2011 127,857 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 118,906 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

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

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

Oil leak

OFFSIDE REAR DISC HEAVILY CORRODDED ON THE OUTER SIDE

Fail 10 Nov 2010 118,906 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

OFFSIDE REAR DISC HEAVILY CORRODDED ON THE OUTER SIDE

Pass 11 Nov 2009 109,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2009 109,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 103,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 103,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 93,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 77,820 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 77,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EO02 OCF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

EO02 OCF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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