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BP51 HXF

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,325 mi
Last recorded209,325 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 HXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 209,325 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)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 202,017 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 202,017 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 192,100 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 192,100 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 181,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 181,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 169,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 169,289 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 157,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 127,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 127,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 HXF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BP51 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

BP51 HXF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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The MOT history for BP51 HXF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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