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BU02 OBW

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,662 mi
Last recorded43,662 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 43,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,664 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,815 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 40,815 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,592 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 36,781 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 36,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded near to subframe (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 35,306 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 35,296 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,074 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,405 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,368 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,836 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,417 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 OBW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

BU02 OBW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BU02 OBW safe to buy?

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