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BP52 WMX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,014 mi
Last recorded104,014 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 100,410 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close too limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close too limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer area in wheel arch area badly rusted but not holed yet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,722 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,901 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seats, Seat belts Not checked due to contents

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 72,901 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seats, Seat belts Not checked due to contents

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,412 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,013 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,531 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,699 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 64,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,002 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,237 miles

front reg plate cracked but still clear to read

n/s/r tyre slightly peerished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,698 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,015 miles

N/S/F tyre has cuts in tread not down to ply cord.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,374 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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BP52 WMX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BP52 WMX, 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 BP52 WMX registered?

BP52 WMX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BP52 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 WMX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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