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BP52 WYX

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,463 mi
Last recorded169,463 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 169,463 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 169,463 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 May 2011 147,112 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 147,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2010 125,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 109,137 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 109,134 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 90,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 72,168 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 18 May 2006 48,867 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 WYX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

BP52 WYX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is BP52 WYX safe to buy?

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