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BP52 XHG

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,925 mi
Last recorded128,925 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2019 128,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front fog lights not working

sharp edges on rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Dec 2018 126,669 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 126,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 124,423 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 124,423 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts front to rear pipe fouling front anti roll bar (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 122,535 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 122,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose locking bolt broken (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,075 miles

rear tyres starting to step

Pass 5 Dec 2014 117,738 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,153 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,876 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 106,758 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 106,758 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,772 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,743 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,399 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 81,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 65,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 65,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,536 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 37,615 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BP52 XHG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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