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BJ02 AMJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,425 mi
Last recorded120,425 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 AMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 109,413 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2017 106,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 105,001 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2015 99,110 miles

Both front tyres have some sidewall damage but no cords showing + wearing on edges time of test

Both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges + nearside rear tyre also wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 92,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 86,208 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,100 miles

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Fail 9 Oct 2012 86,024 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,565 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 81,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 72,830 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 72,802 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,356 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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BJ02 AMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ02 AMJ, 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 BJ02 AMJ registered?

BJ02 AMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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