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EO02 OGG

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,084 mi
Last recorded95,084 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,084 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,028 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,230 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,181 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 75,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

blue exhaust smoke evident at fast idle

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,051 miles

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

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

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

battery went flat during test

front washers poor

o/s wiper worn

Fail 29 Jun 2009 61,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

battery went flat during test

front washers poor

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,952 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 38,563 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 35,449 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 OGG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OGG, 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 OGG registered?

EO02 OGG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is EO02 OGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 OGG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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