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EO52 UAE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,972 mi
Last recorded141,972 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 UAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 141,972 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 141,967 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 132,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 132,720 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 125,144 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 125,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 117,325 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 107,271 miles

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

n/s/r tyre edge worn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 99,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 84,766 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 65,766 miles

All tyres wearing on edges.

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 UAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

EO52 UAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is EO52 UAE safe to buy?

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