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VU02 YWZ

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,123 mi
Last recorded159,123 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo74,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 159,123 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Jul 2011 145,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 145,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 123,452 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 123,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 105,794 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,148 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 86,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,879 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,984 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 65,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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VU02 YWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 74,200 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU02 YWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU02 YWZ registered?

VU02 YWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 YWZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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