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BU02 OAP

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 69,849 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 69,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 69,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,522 miles

EML displayed

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,340 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded.

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front coil spring slightly corroded.

Rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,876 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges 214/45/17

e.m.l on dash

front wipers worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,837 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,826 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,875 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,875 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,257 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 35,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,790 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 OAP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

BU02 OAP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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