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YD02 OCY

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

150,665 mi
Last recorded150,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 OCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 150,665 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 150,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 148,332 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 148,329 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 143,620 miles

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

vehicle restricted view

Fail 26 Oct 2021 143,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 138,108 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 1 Sep 2020 137,666 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,567 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 131,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 126,905 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 121,176 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 112,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 103,762 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,371 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 88,259 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 87,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,994 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 22 Feb 2012 81,994 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 74,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 74,051 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,058 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,366 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,200 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 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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