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EO02 ODE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,025 mi
Last recorded124,025 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 124,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 123,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 117,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 111,555 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 99,363 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,625 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 64,706 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,050 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 46,851 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

edges worn on both front tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,851 miles

edges worn on both front tyres

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 ODE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

EO02 ODE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is EO02 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 ODE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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