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BP52 WNA

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,210 mi
Last recorded167,210 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 167,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 152,326 miles

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

rear exhaust joint clamp rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2012 144,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 144,009 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 133,393 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 133,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 120,940 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 107,168 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 92,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 92,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,247 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 64,235 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 64,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WNA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP52 WNA, 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 WNA registered?

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

Is BP52 WNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 WNA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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