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YD02 OBM

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,650 mi
Last recorded148,650 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 OBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 148,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 147,240 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 147,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 144,776 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 142,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 140,087 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 140,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 136,797 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 136,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 133,956 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 133,956 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 118,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,952 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 94,952 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 71,704 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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YD02 OBM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD02 OBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD02 OBM registered?

YD02 OBM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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