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EO02 PYL

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,762 mi
Last recorded157,762 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 157,762 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of vehicle and inner arches, N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of vehicle N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 157,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of vehicle and inner arches, N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of vehicle N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 155,275 miles

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,142 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 147,479 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills corroded but cant be seen well as sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 140,511 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 133,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,288 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 120,288 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,435 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 102,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 94,971 miles

O/S/R brake disc has corrodid on both braking surfaces.

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Fail 28 Nov 2011 94,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

O/S/R brake disc has corrodid on both braking surfaces.

Rear exhaust sheald is adrift.

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2010 86,297 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 75,298 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 75,298 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,485 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,006 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 52,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,543 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS A SCREW IN THE EDGE OF THE TREAD TOO LOW ON TREAD TO REPIR. †N/S/R TYRE HUMPY TREAD ON INNER EDGE. †O/S/F WIPER NOT AS GOOD AS CAN BE.

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 PYL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

EO02 PYL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 PYL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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