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BP02 FFK

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,842 mi
Last recorded106,842 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 106,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 101,594 miles

The outer skin of the rear exhaust tail-box is corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 101,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The outer skin of the rear exhaust tail-box is corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,645 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tail box deteiorated

Fail 15 Jun 2012 94,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tail box deteiorated

Pass 7 May 2011 88,868 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

Offside front direction indicator lens slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary repair to fuel filler neck mounting

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

Fail 7 May 2011 88,868 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front direction indicator lens slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary repair to fuel filler neck mounting

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

Pass 22 May 2010 79,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 16 May 2009 69,427 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake pads appear to be getting down

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

tested in damp conditions

Fail 24 Apr 2008 59,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

tested in damp conditions

Pass 2 May 2007 46,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,875 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BP02 FFK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFK, 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 FFK registered?

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

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