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YD02 OBV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,460 mi
Last recorded144,460 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 OBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 144,460 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 137,883 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

fuel filler pipe clip broken

Fail 13 Apr 2018 137,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

fuel filler pipe clip broken

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2017 129,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 113,436 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 103,418 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 102,829 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate deteriourated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 100,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 93,058 miles

all four tyres worn on inside edge

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,475 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 OBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

YD02 OBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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