MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,712 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Exhaust pipe heatshield loose and touching brake flexi hose
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
advise flex in bulk head on steering lock to lock check
advise offside rear tyre worn inner edge
crack in windscreen but not in view of the road
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
advise flex in bulk head on steering lock to lock check
advise offside rear tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
B/Fluid level appears abit low
Exhaust system getting corroded
Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)
Washer fluid needs replacing (deterioated and thickened)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
B/Fluid level appears abit low
Exhaust system getting corroded
Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)
Washer fluid needs replacing (deterioated and thickened)
Lower arms have slight play at mountings,
Nearside numberplate lamp is dim.
Nearside rear tyre is ON THE LIMITS AT EDGES.
Rear of exhaust and joint are corroded,
Rear pads appear worn
Sills are covered full exam not posible.
Wiper blades are poor,
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Lower arms have slight play at mountings,
Nearside numberplate lamp is dim.
Nearside rear tyre is ON THE LIMITS AT EDGES.
Rear of exhaust and joint are corroded,
Rear pads appear worn
Sills are covered full exam not posible.
Wiper blades are poor,
Front brake pads appear low.
Front brakes are out of ballance.
Front tyres are worn at edges,
Rear of exhaust is rusty.
Small damage at offside lower end of windscreen.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads appear low.
Front brakes are out of ballance.
Front tyres are worn at edges,
Rear of exhaust is rusty.
Small damage at offside lower end of windscreen.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake appear well worn wheels need to be removed to check fully
near side rear brake hose top †ferrule is corroded
noise from near side rear brake area when wheel is spun + brakes appear well worn
rear tyres are cracking + are begining to wear unevenly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear of exhaust rusty
Small rub marks at windscreen.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV52 WPA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WPA, 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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BV52 WPA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2002.
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