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BV52 WOY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,564 mi
Last recorded138,564 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 WOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 138,564 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 130,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 123,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 117,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 108,093 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 100,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 100,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 92,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,694 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 77,413 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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BV52 WOY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV52 WOY, 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 BV52 WOY registered?

BV52 WOY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is BV52 WOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 WOY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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