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BV52 WPO

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,946 mi
Last recorded169,946 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 WPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 169,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn

major oil leak from engine bay

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f top strut bearing rough

noise coming from pulley area

o/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

suspect dual mas flywheel noisey

Pass 9 Oct 2014 147,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear inner pads can not be viwed

Pass 27 Sep 2013 139,585 miles

Both rear coil spring slightly corroded.Both front antiroll bar linkage dust cover slightly damaged.Nearside front ball joint dust cover slight play.Offside rear seat belt stitching slightly frayed.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 135,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 130,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 125,607 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 125,382 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 119,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 114,263 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 114,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 107,505 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 92,813 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 92,813 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/f tyre 2mm in places

plastic covers fitted to sills

play in o/s/r wheel

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 WPO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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