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FG02 BEO

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,793 mi
Last recorded121,793 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 121,793 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,767 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 102,096 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 93,117 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 86,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread shoulders

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,828 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,332 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,513 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 64,512 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,479 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 53,228 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge.nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 50,281 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 BEO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG02 BEO registered?

FG02 BEO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 2002.

Is FG02 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 BEO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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