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BX02 KHU

2002 Saab 9-3

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 KHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,353 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2014 105,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 100,145 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,800 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 77,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,563 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,438 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,144 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,805 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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BX02 KHU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX02 KHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX02 KHU registered?

BX02 KHU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BX02 KHU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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