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BD02 JLX

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,524 mi
Last recorded61,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 JLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 61,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear both piprs (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front brake disc covers rotton

exhaust heat shield loose rear pipe

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,430 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,828 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,104 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 39,062 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,846 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,841 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,932 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

could not check rear seat belts as baby searts fitted

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,003 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes.

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 JLX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

BD02 JLX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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