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BU02 OAJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

239,500 mi
Last recorded239,500 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 239,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 239,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner wings at top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 231,810 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

handbrake travel just to stand

o/s headlamp aim and pattern just to standard

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 231,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside wiper blade split

handbrake travel just to stand

o/s headlamp aim and pattern just to standard

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 226,193 miles

Middle exhaust heat shield is adrift

Pass 19 Sep 2018 216,318 miles

screen chipped

slight corrosion of front cross brake pipes

Fail 19 Sep 2018 216,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

parking brake on o/s slow to react

screen chipped

slight corrosion of front cross brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2017 209,755 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 209,755 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 196,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake slightly out of balance

Fail 7 Oct 2016 196,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp corroded, broken and blowing (7.1.2)

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

parking brake slightly out of balance

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 179,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 163,242 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 163,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r parking brake slow to react

Pass 27 Jun 2013 147,354 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,933 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 105,237 miles

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

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,237 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,703 miles

SCREW IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 27,974 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BU02 OAJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

BU02 OAJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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