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BU02 OCG

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,119 mi
Last recorded97,119 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 97,119 miles

Battery insecure

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,616 miles

play on nearside front wheel

Fail 19 Nov 2009 93,616 miles

play on nearside front wheel

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,394 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,959 miles

N/S/R/Tyre on limit1.6mm.

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 OCG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG registered?

BU02 OCG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is BU02 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 OCG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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