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FD02 BFN

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,167 mi
Last recorded69,167 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 BFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 69,167 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 69,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,660 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 64,623 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,278 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 53,704 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 48,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,129 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,844 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,950 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,974 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,081 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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FD02 BFN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FD02 BFN, 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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What year was FD02 BFN registered?

FD02 BFN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is FD02 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD02 BFN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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