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BP02 FVH

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,883 mi
Last recorded117,883 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 117,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured just ok (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just ok (2.2.C.1c)

inbalance on rear foot brake, just ok

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just ok (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,423 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,426 miles

inbalance on front foot brake

offside side repeater lens missing

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2012 78,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inbalance on front foot brake

offside hand brake performance low

offside side repeater lens missing

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,171 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 68,193 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,377 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,814 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,052 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 FVH 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 80%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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