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YC02 JKF

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,772 mi
Last recorded133,772 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 JKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,772 miles

eml light on dash

parking brake travel high

Fail 27 Jan 2018 133,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle section (7.1.2)

eml light on dash

parking brake travel high

Pass 4 Feb 2017 127,098 miles

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SECTION EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 4 Feb 2017 127,098 miles

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

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SECTION EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front side repeaters starting to flashing white

eml on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,722 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,821 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,575 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 99,575 miles

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

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

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

eml lamp on

engine noisy.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,212 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 81,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre has started to crack on in side.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 66,616 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,025 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YC02 JKF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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