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BD51 ULB

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,132 mi
Last recorded144,132 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 ULB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 May 2014 144,132 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 125,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation to both headlights

near side headlight glass cracked

off side mirror backing missing

Pass 29 Jan 2011 125,185 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 123,644 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 116,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2007 109,921 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 101,510 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 ULB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

BD51 ULB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is BD51 ULB safe to buy?

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