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Y3 PGP

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,073 mi
Last recorded102,073 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 PGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 102,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,848 miles

Evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arches not found during lock to lock test Front tyre treads worn low Slight play in both front strut top mounting assemblies Oil leaks

Stonechips in zone A & B of windscreen Engine management light showing on dashboard OSR wing dented Wipers smearing Alloy rims in poor condition Suspension bushes worn & flexing under load

Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arches not found during lock to lock test Front tyre treads worn low Slight play in both front strut top mounting assemblies Oil leaks

Stonechips in zone A & B of windscreen Engine management light showing on dashboard OSR wing dented Wipers smearing Alloy rims in poor condition Suspension bushes worn & flexing under load

Pass 16 Feb 2008 72,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 52,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 51,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 33,704 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 33,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

fault with rear lights side / stop lights in different positions each side

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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Y3 PGP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y3 PGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y3 PGP registered?

Y3 PGP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is Y3 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 PGP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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