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EO02 OGS

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,016 mi
Last recorded75,016 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,529 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,033 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,788 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,891 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 59,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 51,211 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 OGS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGS, 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

How do I check the history of EO02 OGS?

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What year was EO02 OGS registered?

EO02 OGS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is EO02 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 OGS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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