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EO02 PYG

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

247,406 mi
Last recorded247,406 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 PYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 247,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AD ITEN. REQ SOON (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 247,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r top inner arch o/s/f top inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AD ITEN. REQ SOON (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 233,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 214,865 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 214,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 214,863 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine mounting is detached (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap is a temporary type and seal is perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides, sills have some rot holes beneath sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in lower track control arm is very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in lower track control arm is very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative fluid empty (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler pipe running beneath radiator rotten/leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all, due to corroded discs (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs and the shock absorber/casings are quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front seatbelt's are slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs quite corrroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil on min

handbrake lever is high

heatshield on turbo is loose/rattling

Pass 4 Mar 2019 197,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 160,885 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing slight play in bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,972 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,859 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,202 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,133 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,514 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,442 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 May 2008 58,377 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,548 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 PYG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

EO02 PYG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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