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BU02 NNT

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,174 mi
Last recorded163,174 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 NNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 163,174 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 148,275 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 147,943 miles

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 134,855 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 134,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 116,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2008 100,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 75,948 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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BU02 NNT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NNT, 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 NNT registered?

BU02 NNT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is BU02 NNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 NNT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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