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BD02 JMU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,229 mi
Last recorded179,229 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 JMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 179,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 170,516 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 161,999 miles

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 156,461 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 156,461 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 153,547 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 148,492 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 148,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 138,034 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 56,830 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 97,960 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 97,960 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 76,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,124 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 26,716 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 JMU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

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

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