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AJ02 YZR

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,591 mi
Last recorded129,591 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 YZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 129,591 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 127,181 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 125,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 124,259 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 123,511 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes running along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 123,474 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel heavily corroded within 30cm of nearside front seat belt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust silencer corroded & deteriorated

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes running along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,632 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 121,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 119,907 miles

middle exhaust silencer corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 118,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle exhaust silencer beginning to corrode & outer skin corroded & part insecure.

Fail 22 May 2018 118,537 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Emission control equipment obviously defective exhaust silencer corroded & excessive exhaust gases detected. (8.2.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle exhaust silencer beginning to corrode & outer skin corroded & part insecure.

Pass 8 May 2017 115,889 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen cracked on nearside front upper corner.

rear exhaust silencer corroded & slight exhaust gas leak detected. advise renewal ASAP.

Pass 17 May 2016 113,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 215/45r17. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 215/45r17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 215/45r17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 215/45r17. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler neck hose retain clips x 2 excessively corroded.

nearside front door mirror glass missing.

offside front brake disc corroded on the outer side.

Fail 16 May 2016 113,079 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 215/45r17. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 215/45r17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 215/45r17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 215/45r17. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light emitting when engine running.

fuel filler neck hose retain clips x 2 excessively corroded.

heat shield above middle to rear exhaust silencer part insecure.

nearside front door mirror glass missing.

nearside front repeater lamp lens missing but not emitting any white light.

offside front brake disc corroded on the outer side.

offside front headlamp dip beam image has just met the requirements.

Pass 20 May 2015 108,206 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 108,203 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 99,571 miles

engine management light emitting when engine running

exhaust heat shield above middle exhaust link pipe to rear silencer part insecure !

exhaust mouth clamp between middle & rear exhaust silencer link joint missing but no exhaust gas leaks detected !.

offside front headlamp (dip) beam just met the required beam pattern & aim !

Pass 1 May 2013 91,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 82,459 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 82,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 71,977 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 71,963 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 64,073 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 56,848 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 49,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 41,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,228 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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AJ02 YZR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ02 YZR, 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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AJ02 YZR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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