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BC51 LWM

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,787 mi
Last recorded72,787 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 LWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 72,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,185 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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BC51 LWM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BC51 LWM, 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 BC51 LWM registered?

BC51 LWM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BC51 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 LWM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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