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BV52 WPA

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 WPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 120,712 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,396 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,568 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 114,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,949 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 108,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,609 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 93,607 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,427 miles

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,

Fail 9 Sep 2010 88,427 miles

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,

Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,633 miles

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.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 76,633 miles

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.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,901 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,824 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,933 miles

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.

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 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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