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DU02 YMC

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,379 mi
Last recorded115,379 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 YMC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 115,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 111,924 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jun 2013 106,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 106,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 100,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 92,297 miles

front tyres required soon

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2011 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 84,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,803 miles

tyres generally tread low/ n/s front suspension drop link worn

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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DU02 YMC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU02 YMC, 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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DU02 YMC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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