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9 JDY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,390 mi
Last recorded60,390 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 JDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,412 miles

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,620 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,368 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 45,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

mil light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,980 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

mil light on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,054 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,668 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,155 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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9 JDY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 9 JDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9 JDY registered?

9 JDY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is 9 JDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 JDY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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