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BV52 WRA

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,056 mi
Last recorded65,056 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 WRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 61,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,188 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 54,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,524 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,044 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,868 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,231 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 32,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,535 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 27,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear indicator fading to white

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked on outside wall

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,956 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,755 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 11,991 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 WRA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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