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VX51 YRW

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,853 mi
Last recorded134,853 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 YRW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 134,853 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 134,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 130,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight foot brake travel

Fail 1 Jul 2015 130,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2014 126,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 121,696 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 121,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 116,224 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 116,224 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 113,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 108,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2009 103,158 miles

passengers mirror cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2009 103,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passengers mirror cracked

Pass 17 May 2008 101,066 miles

engine knocking

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

pass side door mirror glass broken

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 May 2007 92,892 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,358 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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VX51 YRW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VX51 YRW, 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 VX51 YRW registered?

VX51 YRW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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