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GU51 BFF

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,603 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle bushes worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system poor condition/corroded and slight blow at centre to rear and front

general chassis and underside corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2020 121,695 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

movement in both rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Feb 2020 121,658 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

movement in both rear axle bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,466 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fuel overflow pipe deteriorated

Sill covers fitted to the vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 118,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,083 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

micro surfasce cracking of o/s front tyre side walls

oiul leaks

Fail 15 Apr 2016 113,322 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under side floor (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

micro surfasce cracking of o/s front tyre side walls

oiul leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,459 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 108,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leaks, (engine s/frame soaking wet)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 102,721 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 102,488 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,887 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,150 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 96,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,506 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 75,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,940 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,269 miles

all four tyres on low tread

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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GU51 BFF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU51 BFF, 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 BFF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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