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BU02 NNG

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,663 mi
Last recorded111,663 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 NNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 May 2015 111,663 miles

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

n/s/r panel impact damage

n/s/r tyre surface cracks

Pass 22 May 2014 103,272 miles

light crack o/s mirror view not impaired

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres outerwalls light cracks

Pass 24 May 2013 97,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,466 miles

n/s front tyre cracks in the sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,523 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 156,685 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 138,483 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 115,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 85,975 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)

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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BU02 NNG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU02 NNG, 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 BU02 NNG registered?

BU02 NNG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is BU02 NNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 NNG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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