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BN52 DDF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 122,538 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 122,538 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 114,154 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 114,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,638 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 105,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (exhaust leak) (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel hose insecure tank return to filler (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2010 78,820 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front inner cv joint leaking grease

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,468 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 66,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

advise both rear flexi hoses, ferrules corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,593 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

advise both rear flexi hoses, ferrules corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,284 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 40,703 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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BN52 DDF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN52 DDF, 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 BN52 DDF registered?

BN52 DDF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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