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BD02 JKK

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,042 mi
Last recorded128,042 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 128,042 miles

Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 118,397 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD PATTERN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 118,397 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD PATTERN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,929 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,803 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 72,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,140 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,253 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 JKK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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