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BN52 DFD

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,750 mi
Last recorded114,750 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DFD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 114,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,591 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 109,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 102,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 95,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken

offside rear hamdbrake cable slightly frayed

Pass 5 May 2010 88,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,196 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,345 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 69,534 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 69,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 61,008 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 DFD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN52 DFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 DFD?

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What year was BN52 DFD registered?

BN52 DFD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is BN52 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 DFD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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