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BD02 JOJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,154 mi
Last recorded155,154 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 155,154 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 155,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/65.15 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 149,003 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 149,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 139,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

some condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Fail 26 Apr 2014 139,310 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

some condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Fail 26 Nov 2013 139,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

hand brake slightly high

rear boot floor corroded

wxhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 129,249 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner ages

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 14 Nov 2012 129,244 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner ages

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 120,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 108,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 108,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 99,447 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,277 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

front & rear no.plates starting to deteriorate

n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2008 87,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

front & rear no.plates starting to deteriorate

n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 77,682 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 75,452 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,452 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,357 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 64,357 miles

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

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

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 JOJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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