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BU02 OAD

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,018 mi
Last recorded127,018 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,018 miles

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))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 127,018 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 123,252 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,296 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear silencer in poor condition and weak with corrosion.

Fail 24 Aug 2018 119,292 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 111,133 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,106 miles

FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE CLAMP IS RUSTED AND BROKEN

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Fail 30 Aug 2016 107,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,394 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,074 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,594 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,988 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,304 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 57,312 miles

Auxiliary drive belt pulley? very noisy reqs attn ASAP

Fail 8 May 2010 57,312 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,620 miles

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....

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,323 miles

front brake discs corroding....

n/s/r inner tyre tread uneven....

windscreen damage not excessive....

wipers smear , advise replacement blades....

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,845 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 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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