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BU02 OAW

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,445 mi
Last recorded104,445 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OAW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,445 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 104,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,833 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,832 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,378 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 84,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,782 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 78,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,102 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,907 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,102 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 OAW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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