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YC02 JHL

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,392 mi
Last recorded131,392 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 JHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 131,392 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 131,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,553 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 122,553 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 117,914 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush to tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,814 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 107,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases new clamp (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 May 2016 99,375 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside uneven

offside rear tyre wearing on inside uneven

under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 99,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside uneven

offside rear tyre wearing on inside uneven

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,832 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,832 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,244 miles

condition front brake discs on outside edges

covers over door sills

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,280 miles

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

covers over door sills

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges uneven

rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 May 2012 60,553 miles

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

covers over door sills

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge uneven

Pass 6 May 2011 53,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 51,556 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 49,333 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,474 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 46,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 36,656 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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YC02 JHL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JHL, 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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YC02 JHL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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