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YD02 OBL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,441 mi
Last recorded129,441 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 OBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 129,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 125,006 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 121,478 miles

EML light on

Offside Front tyre has various cuts

Rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 121,470 miles

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

EML light on

Offside Front tyre has various cuts

Rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 104,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 100,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,211 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,785 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 55,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres have ware on inside edges

Pass 4 Aug 2005 55,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres have ware on inside edges

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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YD02 OBL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD02 OBL, 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 YD02 OBL registered?

YD02 OBL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 2002.

Is YD02 OBL safe to buy?

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