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BD51 UKJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,789 mi
Last recorded124,789 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 124,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 120,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2022 117,409 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 117,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 114,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded and hole out side prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 111,871 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 105,549 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 105,549 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s is temporary type (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 100,135 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 100,135 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,562 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,519 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,799 miles

rear tyres 2 mm

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,318 miles

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm limit. Replace ASAP

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

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

Rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2012 71,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm limit. Replace ASAP

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

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

Rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,237 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,333 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,970 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,499 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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BD51 UKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BD51 UKJ, 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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BD51 UKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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