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EO52 BTF

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,597 mi
Last recorded105,597 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 88,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,451 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 61,315 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,688 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 40,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,402 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 BTF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 EO52 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

EO52 BTF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is EO52 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 BTF 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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