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FD02 BHK

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,781 mi
Last recorded116,781 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 116,781 miles

both rear flexy brake hoses ferrules are corroded

front brake pad linings look low

Fail 30 Apr 2013 116,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear flexy brake hoses ferrules are corroded

front brake pad linings look low

Pass 22 May 2012 112,292 miles

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

nearside washer jet is poor

rear exhaust clamp is corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 103,563 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 103,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2010 94,761 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 94,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,967 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,392 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,441 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 49,441 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,086 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 BHK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BHK, 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 BHK registered?

FD02 BHK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is FD02 BHK safe to buy?

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