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DU02 YMP

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,871 mi
Last recorded102,871 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 102,871 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 102,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 102,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,853 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 101,853 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,328 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,328 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,172 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,172 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 85,891 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 85,891 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,237 miles

Stone chip in O/S headlamp.

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking.

N/S/R and N/S side repeaters pale.

Oil leak

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

Slight weep on steering rack.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 77,387 miles

n/s/f tyre is low on the outer edge

Pass 13 May 2010 72,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 68,410 miles

stone chip in o/s/f head lamp front number plate cracked play in rear axle bushes rear coil springs corroded front and rear tyres worn edges and cracking rear discs corroded one and half litres of oil added

Fail 23 May 2009 68,410 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

stone chip in o/s/f head lamp front number plate cracked play in rear axle bushes rear coil springs corroded front and rear tyres worn edges and cracking rear discs corroded one and half litres of oil added

Pass 23 May 2008 64,803 miles

osf headlamp stonechipped. outer sills covered in plastic trim. exhaust corroded. play in rear axle bushes. front pads worn low. kerb damage to alloy rims. rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 64,803 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

osf headlamp stonechipped. outer sills covered in plastic trim. exhaust corroded. play in rear axle bushes. front pads worn low. kerb damage to alloy rims. rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 May 2007 60,403 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn †rear brake discs corroded/worn †surface corrosion to exhaust system †engine oil leaks †damage to o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,197 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 YMP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU02 YMP, 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 YMP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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