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BD51 UJF

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto53,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2009 108,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 108,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,645 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 79,645 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 64,218 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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BD51 UJF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 53,395 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD51 UJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD51 UJF registered?

BD51 UJF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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