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BD02 ONK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box corroded outer case

Rear exhaust clamp broken but not insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 100,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 90,549 miles

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

side skirts fitted to both sills

Fail 30 Jun 2011 90,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

side skirts fitted to both sills

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,955 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,289 miles

1.slight wear in o/s/f track control arm bush

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,356 miles

o/s/r tyre near legal limits

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,564 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 55,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) 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 ONK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ONK, 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 ONK registered?

BD02 ONK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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