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BP02 EYB

2002 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,663 mi
Last recorded82,663 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,663 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front rusty (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2019 82,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front rusty (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,679 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,699 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,699 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,356 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,680 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 46,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,208 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,388 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,279 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,292 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,056 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,068 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 EYB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EYB, 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 EYB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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