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YC02 JGX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,952 mi
Last recorded147,952 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 JGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 147,952 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 147,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,607 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 127,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 109,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,429 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON AT ALL TIMES

Fail 19 Sep 2012 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON AT ALL TIMES

TALE TALE WARNING LIGHT FOR ON DASH FOR MAIN BEAM

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 69,791 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 69,779 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,632 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 3 May 2008 63,386 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 3 May 2008 63,386 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 49,136 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 49,049 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 JGX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

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

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