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BP02 FGX

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 82,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 81,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 79,454 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 77,360 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,374 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 68,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,018 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 57,018 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,197 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,797 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 49,623 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,706 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fornt lower grill missing

n/s front wiper blade split but cleares the screen

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,466 miles

n/s front wiper blade split but cleares the screen

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,007 miles

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

o/s/f wiperblade split but clears the screen

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 37,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,033 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 3 Jan 2006 28,770 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 FGX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BP02 FGX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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