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EO52 BTZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,362 mi
Last recorded119,362 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 BTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 119,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking slightly in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly in tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking slightly in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly in tread.

centre & rear exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 104,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking slightly in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly in tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking slightly in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly in tread.

centre & rear exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,164 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 92,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,364 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 81,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,404 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,204 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,687 miles

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

slight pull to left at braking ? brake check

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,652 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,595 miles

Rear nearside trye has slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 34,296 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 BTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EO52 BTZ, 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 EO52 BTZ registered?

EO52 BTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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