MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Middle exhaust heat shield is adrift
screen chipped
slight corrosion of front cross brake pipes
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
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
parking brake slightly out of balance
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r parking brake slow to react
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyre treads low on inner edges
both front tyre treads low on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SCREW IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE
both front tyres worn on edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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