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DU02 YMJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,612 mi
Last recorded82,612 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 YMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,612 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 79,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,366 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres uneven wear

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,813 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s/f lower track control rod bushes perished

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,697 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,559 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 51,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,656 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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DU02 YMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YMJ, 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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What year was DU02 YMJ registered?

DU02 YMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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The MOT history for DU02 YMJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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