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B4 ADC

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,134 mi
Last recorded50,134 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 ADC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 50,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 49,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 49,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 48,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 48,869 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,527 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,750 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 47,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 46,657 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 45,994 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,614 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,873 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,347 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,812 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,988 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,553 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 35,407 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 35,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

osr tyre sligt wear on inner edge

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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B4 ADC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B4 ADC, 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 B4 ADC registered?

B4 ADC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is B4 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 ADC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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