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BP02 FBD

2002 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,375 mi
Last recorded164,375 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 164,375 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 157,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 157,480 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 144,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 131,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 131,552 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 121,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 112,075 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 95,624 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 66,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,768 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 FBD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP02 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

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

Is BP02 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP02 FBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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