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BC02 WEJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,491 mi
Last recorded131,491 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 WEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 131,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 129,704 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 126,136 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 120,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 115,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,231 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,669 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 66,549 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,812 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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BC02 WEJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BC02 WEJ, 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 BC02 WEJ registered?

BC02 WEJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BC02 WEJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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