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BP52 WOX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,300 mi
Last recorded124,300 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 124,300 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler pipe to fuel tank clip missing and insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch front most section within 30cm of rear axle mounting point corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch front most section within 30cm of rear axle mounting point corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes worn and perished on anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays installed unable to check certain items

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch rear most section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water / condensation inside head light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch rear most section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle and torsion bar corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 123,718 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 114,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 112,070 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,256 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 107,973 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 107,973 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,392 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 105,392 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,245 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,456 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,809 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,992 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low 3mm

offside rear tyre tread worn low 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,412 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread worn low 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 40,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,407 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 WOX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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