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BP02 EOB

2002 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,131 mi
Last recorded169,131 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 EOB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 169,131 miles

Offside front drop link has slight play

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 162,148 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 162,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 152,188 miles

all tyres wearing low nearside rear worn badly on inner edge and out of shape

front ball joint dust covers poor condition

inbalance in front brakes

rear pads low and discs corroded

wipers worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 141,754 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

oil warning light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 126,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,695 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

small lump on o/s front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,672 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 91,193 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,126 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,267 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 68,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside front fog lamp cracked

small stone chips to the windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,577 miles

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

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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BP02 EOB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BP02 EOB, 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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BP02 EOB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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