MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axal build up corrosion + component
Rear tyre pan corroded
exhaust system corroded
several corrosion build up underneath
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30 cm by sub frame mounting and lower suspension arm an jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axal build up corrosion + component
Rear tyre pan corroded
exhaust system corroded
several corrosion build up underneath
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle restricted view
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle restricted view
vehicle restricted view
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
vehicle restricted view
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine bay restricted view
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise replacing fuel filter
engine bay restricted view
Front tyres worn on edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Engine Management Light On
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Engine Management Light On
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear springs corroded
Eml light on dash
Exhaust heat sheild at rear loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
n/s/f fog light broken
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge 215/45/17w
Engine Management Light On
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine Management Light On
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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YD02 OCY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 OCY, 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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YD02 OCY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2002.
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