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BD02 HBC

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,117 mi
Last recorded97,117 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,559 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 78,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,986 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly inner edge

offside front tyre very cuts inner side wall.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,359 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 34,461 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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BD02 HBC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 BD02 HBC, 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 BD02 HBC registered?

BD02 HBC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2002.

Is BD02 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 HBC 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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