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BU02 NNO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,108 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

e.m.l on

Pass 10 May 2012 104,905 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 104,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise slight wear on offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise slight wear on offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,821 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,336 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 72,018 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 72,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NNO 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 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 BU02 NNO, 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 NNO registered?

BU02 NNO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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