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BC02 WTO

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,214 mi
Last recorded170,214 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 WTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 170,214 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 162,297 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 145,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 129,803 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,390 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 115,379 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,848 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,495 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 WTO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel 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 WTO, 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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BC02 WTO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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