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FD02 BHE

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,863 mi
Last recorded174,863 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 BHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 174,863 miles

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

corosion on chassis leg

Pass 13 Dec 2011 158,477 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear brake pipe corroded near limit

Fail 6 Dec 2011 158,475 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear brake pipe corroded near limit

Pass 7 May 2010 156,812 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 156,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 147,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 147,650 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 134,123 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 134,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 114,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BHE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD02 BHE, 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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FD02 BHE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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