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BX03 TVE

2002 Saab 93

Gold Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,214 mi
Last recorded116,214 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9380,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TVE
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 116,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

h/ brake ex travel

Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,829 miles

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

advise engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,825 miles

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

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)

centre exhaust mountings missing but exhaust secure!

engine management light on?

n/s rear light lens damaged,rear number plate delaminating!

Fail 3 Jul 2012 105,828 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mountings missing but exhaust secure!

engine management light on?

front b/discs worn and lipped.

n/s rear light lens damaged,rear number plate delaminating!

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,492 miles

offside/nearside front brake discs badly worn

play present in offside steering rack assembly

Fail 30 Jun 2011 95,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

offside/nearside front brake discs badly worn

play present in offside steering rack assembly

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,676 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 79,675 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 67,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 59,072 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,548 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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BX03 TVE is a 2002 Saab 93 in Gold 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 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 80,593 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX03 TVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX03 TVE is a 2002 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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