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BP02 EOC

2002 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,517 mi
Last recorded161,517 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 161,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

restricted view of engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 161,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

restricted view of engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 161,283 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2017 161,283 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 160,926 miles

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 160,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 160,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 158,691 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 158,680 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 154,814 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2013 154,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 149,096 miles

rear brake discs rusted inboard and out.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 149,096 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs rusted inboard and out.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 142,753 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 137,688 miles

oil level slightly low

rear number plate slightly loose on one side but is secure for mot

stone chips in zone A right on limit

Fail 6 Feb 2010 137,688 miles

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

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

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

oil level slightly low

rear number plate slightly loose on one side but is secure for mot

stone chips in zone A right on limit

Pass 12 Jan 2009 128,167 miles

damage showing to front windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2008 118,791 miles

front windsreen has 1 chip in zone A & another chip which is between zone A & B, both just pass MOT criteria

n/s washers weak operation

rear brake discs showing signs of age

Pass 15 Jul 2006 104,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 91,411 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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BP02 EOC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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