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BP02 EXC

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,637 mi
Last recorded126,637 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 EXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 126,637 miles

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall and in tread and nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,488 miles

both rear tyres badly perrished

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2021 126,476 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle exhaust flexi holed (8.2.1.2 (f))

both rear tyres badly perrished

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2019 126,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front treads and inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 125,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre worn to excess on inner edge and tread perished

Pass 16 May 2017 123,709 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2016 122,731 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,917 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 119,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,688 miles

Engine warning light on

Knocking noise from nearside front suspension top mount

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 106,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine warning light on

Knocking noise from nearside front suspension top mount

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,344 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 93,344 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on raised edge

Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,671 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,957 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 EXC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BP02 EXC, 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 BP02 EXC registered?

BP02 EXC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BP02 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP02 EXC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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