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GU51 BCY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,274 mi
Last recorded176,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 176,274 miles

Offside Front indicator loose but not in danger of coming off

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 176,274 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front indicator loose but not in danger of coming off

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 174,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 171,350 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 170,680 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 170,677 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 159,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 169,108 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 168,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 167,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 166,560 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 165,298 miles

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

Misfire on engine

Nearside rear brake disc deteriorated surface due to corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2010 165,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Misfire on engine

Nearside rear brake disc deteriorated surface due to corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2009 162,776 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 161,380 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 161,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2007 157,458 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 154,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 145,720 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 BCY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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