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BD02 PBU

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,826 mi
Last recorded110,826 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 PBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 110,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 110,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,224 miles

front tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,570 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 106,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,566 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,026 miles

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

rear exh box deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,026 miles

rear exh box deteriated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,232 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 90,626 miles

all four disc have surface rust

nearside rear trye has slight cracking to tread area

Fail 3 May 2013 90,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

all four disc have surface rust

nearside rear trye has slight cracking to tread area

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,108 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,498 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 663,333 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 663,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,147 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,375 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 PBU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

BD02 PBU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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