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BD02 JJK

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,382 mi
Last recorded130,382 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 JJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 130,382 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded.

nearside and offside sill have covers. unable to inspect.

various areas of corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 130,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 130,080 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills have covers on them

underside of the vehicle has various areas of corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2020 130,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills have covers on them

underside of the vehicle has various areas of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,412 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 121,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 117,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,040 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 109,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 100,411 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight damage on outter wall.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,274 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inside edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2012 88,273 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inside edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,655 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 67,655 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,165 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,055 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,549 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 JJK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JJK, 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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BD02 JJK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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