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GU51 BCX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,587 mi
Last recorded147,587 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BCX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 147,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

Pass 14 May 2014 143,534 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

diagonal spot wear on offside rear tyre

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 18 May 2013 138,017 miles

eml light on

Pass 19 May 2012 131,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center exhaust monting fractured

engine diag light on

Pass 18 May 2011 126,088 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2010 120,527 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 120,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 115,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

radiator leaking

Fail 20 May 2009 115,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

radiator leaking

Pass 20 May 2008 113,127 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2007 110,948 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 105,748 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 96,334 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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GU51 BCX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU51 BCX, 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 GU51 BCX registered?

GU51 BCX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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