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EO02 PYS

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,766 mi
Last recorded70,766 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 PYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,766 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 64,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,321 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade worn

rear number plate faded

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,870 miles

both rear tyre slightly distorted

both rear tyre treads perished

cut in rear tyre treads

n/s/r flexi brake hose end rusty

rear exhaustbox and clamp rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2007 42,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyre treads perished

both rear tyres slightly distorted

cuts in rear tyre treads

n/s/r flexi brake hose end rusty

rear exhaust box and clamp rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,041 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 PYS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

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

Is EO02 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 PYS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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