2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · BV52 WPF
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 114,665 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV52 WPF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
- 114,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BV52 WPF MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-3 (BV52 WPF) between August 2024 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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