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YD02 OCU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,744 mi
Last recorded79,744 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,270 miles

Central chip on o/s screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s floor corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 71,068 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,056 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,990 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,135 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,576 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 30,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,960 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 OCU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

YD02 OCU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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