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BP51 HWZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,144 mi
Last recorded192,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 HWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 192,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER IN A CORRODED CONDITION

Pass 7 Jan 2020 186,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 181,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 176,164 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 171,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 164,759 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside rear tyre getting low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 160,537 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 160,537 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 155,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 149,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 141,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 134,356 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 115,985 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 91,730 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 70,243 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate just starting to de-laminate

Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,940 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 52,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 HWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP51 HWZ, 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 BP51 HWZ registered?

BP51 HWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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