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BU02 OBZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,657 mi
Last recorded132,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2013 132,657 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 132,657 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2012 125,960 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 120,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

gear box mount worn

Pass 12 May 2011 120,036 miles

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

gear box mount worn

Pass 13 May 2010 106,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,318 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,069 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 92,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,489 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 OBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

BU02 OBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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