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S44 BKW

2002 Saab 9-3 Aero

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,092 mi
Last recorded106,092 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero72,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 106,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 105,043 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 105,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,480 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 102,402 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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S44 BKW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 72,188 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S44 BKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S44 BKW registered?

S44 BKW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is S44 BKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 BKW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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