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BU02 OBC

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,993 mi
Last recorded179,993 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2019 179,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 174,727 miles

Exhaust emissions lambda reading high initially, idle speed erratic when cold and engine management light on.

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside front indicator light lens cracked

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 8 May 2018 174,727 miles

Exhaust emissions lambda reading high initially, idle speed erratic when cold and engine management light on.

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside front indicator light lens cracked

Oil leak from engine area

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 162,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak bad leak from engine contaminating alternator and exhaust ()

Fail 3 May 2017 162,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven and worn close to legal limit

Oil leak bad leak from engine contaminating alternator and exhaust ()

Pass 4 May 2016 152,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Front outer track rod end joint worn

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven

grease leaking from offside front inner drive shaft gaitor

oil leaks from engine

Fail 3 May 2016 152,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Front outer track rod end joint worn

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven

grease leaking from offside front inner drive shaft gaitor

oil leaks from engine

Pass 27 Apr 2015 149,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 149,402 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 147,027 miles

nearside front lower suspension joint has play in joint and needs renewing

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front lower suspension joint has play in joint and needs renewing

offside front suspension round bush deteriorating

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 10 Jul 2013 142,910 miles

front lower suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorating nearside and offside

knock from suspension over bumps [nearside front ]

oil leaking from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2012 136,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak from engine

fuel pipes kinked and needs attention

Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,563 miles

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2010 132,437 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 127,690 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 127,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 123,178 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 123,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 112,776 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 OBC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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