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BP02 FDN

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,776 mi
Last recorded142,776 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 FDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 142,776 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 137,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 127,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 123,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 116,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 109,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 100,310 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 100,310 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake performance low.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 96,209 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,343 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 FDN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP02 FDN registered?

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

Is BP02 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP02 FDN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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