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EO52 BSZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 BSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,801 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,025 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,025 miles

o/s/f spot light lense damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,127 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,489 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,647 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,282 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 6,333 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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EO52 BSZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO52 BSZ, 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 EO52 BSZ registered?

EO52 BSZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is EO52 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 BSZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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