MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box rusted slight exhaust blow from joint (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear silencer in poor condition and weak with corrosion.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel hose insecure Filler tube hose clip corroded and broken, hose insecure. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut/split in tread to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear silencer in poor condition and weak with corrosion.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER IS VERY RUSTY
N/S/R TYRE IS WORN ON THE INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE CLAMP IS RUSTED AND BROKEN
Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
BOTH FRONT TYRES AND O/S/R TYRE HAVE SPLITTING INBETWEEN THE TREADS
BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD ON EDGES OF TYRES
FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE CLAMP IS RUSTED AND BROKEN
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust clamp badly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust clamp badly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside headlight condensated
offside front brake disc corroded
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlamps condensaited
front brake discs builbing corrosion
rear shocks leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlamps condensaited
front brake discs builbing corrosion
rear shocks leaking
Auxiliary drive belt pulley? very noisy reqs attn ASAP
Auxiliary drive belt pulley? very noisy reqs attn ASAP
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges , advise replacements.....
n/s & o/s/r brake hose ferules corroding....
windscreen damage drivers side , not excessive....
front brake discs corroding....
n/s/r inner tyre tread uneven....
windscreen damage not excessive....
wipers smear , advise replacement blades....
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU02 OAD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 OAD, 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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BU02 OAD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2002.
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