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WJ02 YDA

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,215 mi
Last recorded122,215 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 YDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 122,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around gromit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak water pump area

rear spare wheel well corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 110,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 104,488 miles

oil leak, n/s/r shocker slight seepage

Pass 24 Dec 2014 103,207 miles

n/s/r shocker damp, rear both tyres wearing on inner wall (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 93,642 miles

offside inner driveshaft boot damp,transmission mounting weak,exhaust deteriorating-blowing and heatshield insecure,nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak/spill

Fail 27 Dec 2013 93,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside inner driveshaft boot damp,transmission mounting weak,exhaust deteriorating-blowing and heatshield insecure,nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak/spill

Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,795 miles

Tyres low tread.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,127 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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WJ02 YDA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ02 YDA, 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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WJ02 YDA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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