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BD02 JNK

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,879 mi
Last recorded196,879 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 JNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 196,879 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mounting clamp corroded.

reduced effort from o/s/r park brake

Pass 22 Mar 2011 189,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 180,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 169,066 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 161,260 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 150,086 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake flexy ferrules corroded.rear exhaust clamp very rusty. rear o/s brake disc corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 132,319 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 132,319 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 JNK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JNK, 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 JNK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BD02 JNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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