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BU02 OBL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,278 mi
Last recorded167,278 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 167,278 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 167,278 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 155,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 147,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 140,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 128,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 118,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,389 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 105,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 102,553 miles

engine under tray fitted..

nearside bottom ball joint rubber cover split..

offside door mirror cover missing..

stone chip on windscreen..

Pass 12 Sep 2009 98,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 98,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osr hand brake return spring missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 94,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,090 miles

inner edges on both front tyres wearing

minor perishing to both rear tyres noted

slight deterioration to both number plates noted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 82,814 miles

o/s/r handbrake return spring missing handbrake still functioning correctly

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 OBL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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