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Y344 LTF

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,380 mi
Last recorded196,380 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 LTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 196,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 196,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 187,019 miles

off side rear tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2017 187,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

off side rear tyre worn out of shape inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 179,171 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

management light on

Fail 10 Aug 2016 179,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2015 172,029 miles

front brakes slightly uneven, nsf floor corroding, both rear shocker top mounts corroding,

Fail 11 Aug 2015 172,023 miles

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

front brakes slightly uneven, nsf floor corroding, both rear shocker top mounts corroding,

Pass 20 Aug 2014 165,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 164,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 156,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 149,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 139,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 139,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 131,104 miles

front discs lipped

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

slight damp patch rear shockers

slight inbalance front brakes

slight movment in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2009 121,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 109,374 miles

Front brake imbalance close to limits

Offside indicator side repeater lense missing

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2007 93,931 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 93,931 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 63,399 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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Y344 LTF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y344 LTF, 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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Y344 LTF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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