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YC02 HZW

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,479 mi
Last recorded104,479 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 HZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 104,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front shock absorber corroded

rear brake pads roughly 50% view to inners limited

strong advise tow bar secured to the boot panel for spare and to rear bumper inner metal post

Fail 29 Apr 2013 104,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front shock absorber corroded

rear brake pads roughly 50% view to inners limited

strong advise tow bar secured to the boot panel for spare and to rear bumper inner metal post

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

strong advise tow bar fitted to the car has no cross section instead it is bolted to what the rear bumper is held to car body and bolted on to the under carrage below the spare (spare is inside the boot)

view to inner rear pads limited

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,362 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 87,362 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 78,705 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 78,704 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

More chips to Offside screen

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,800 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,812 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 52,812 miles

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

n\s\f tyre is smooth on outer edge †n\s\r tyre is cracking up

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,599 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 42,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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YC02 HZW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC02 HZW, 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 YC02 HZW registered?

YC02 HZW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YC02 HZW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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