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EO52 TZY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,321 mi
Last recorded78,321 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,321 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,953 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 71,953 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,402 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,114 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,780 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 41,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2008 37,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,699 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 TZY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

EO52 TZY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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