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FG02 BDV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,731 mi
Last recorded89,731 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,731 miles

advise both rear tyres going out of shape

advise corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,498 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,581 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,539 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 48,949 miles

front brake geting low

Pass 22 May 2006 42,709 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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FG02 BDV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG02 BDV, 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 FG02 BDV registered?

FG02 BDV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is FG02 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 BDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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