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BD51 UKP

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,452 mi
Last recorded41,452 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 41,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 40,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 35,436 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,549 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 33,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,779 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,982 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,931 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 30,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,133 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,003 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 26,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 25,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,213 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 24,575 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,039 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,863 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,205 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,998 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 UKP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UKP, 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 BD51 UKP registered?

BD51 UKP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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