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FD02 BHF

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,535 mi
Last recorded122,535 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 BHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,535 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 122,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 113,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 104,721 miles

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

both rear tyres are going out of shape

Pass 1 May 2012 95,486 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded

rear exhaust head shield loose

rear wiper torn

Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,486 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded

rear exhaust head shield loose

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 May 2011 90,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 87,345 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 87,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 83,780 miles

rear brake pads wearing low.

rear n/side brake discs scored.

slight foot brake inbalance at rear brakes.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 83,780 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/side front tyre worn out of shape causing wear on inner & outer edges.

n/side rear tyre wearing out of shape causing wear on inner & outer edges.

o/side rear tyre worn out of shape causing wear on inner & outer edges.

rear brake pads wearing low.

rear n/side brake discs scored.

slight foot brake inbalance at rear brakes.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,115 miles

n/side & o/side front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 80,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/side & o/side front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 3 May 2007 75,483 miles

small nail intread of the o/side rear tyre.

Pass 5 May 2006 71,743 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 BHF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHF, 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 BHF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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