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B8 PHG

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,820 mi
Last recorded128,820 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 128,820 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 128,820 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

park brake travel high

Pass 26 Oct 2011 101,036 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 101,035 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,543 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,382 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 90,381 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,297 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,251 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 72,304 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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B8 PHG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B8 PHG, 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 B8 PHG registered?

B8 PHG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is B8 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 PHG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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