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BP51 HWT

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,223 mi
Last recorded130,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 HWT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 130,223 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 125,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,031 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 113,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 113,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 105,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 97,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 97,687 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 87,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,681 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,453 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 58,816 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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BP51 HWT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP51 HWT, 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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BP51 HWT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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