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BD02 JKN

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,892 mi
Last recorded112,892 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 JKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2015 112,882 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2014 111,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 105,808 miles

flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2013 105,808 miles

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

flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,684 miles

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

exhaust rusting

s.r.s. warning lamp on

Fail 10 Feb 2011 85,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

body covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness at steering rack

front brake discs worn

front number plate deteriorated

n/s front fog lamp lense broken

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,688 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,156 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,956 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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 JKN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JKN, 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 JKN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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