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YD02 ODA

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

214,885 mi
Last recorded214,885 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 ODA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 214,885 miles

205/50 x 16

Nearside front ABS sensor cable tied in position

Various slight screen damage

Fail 11 May 2012 214,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

205/50 x 16

Excess free play at handbrake lever

Nearside front ABS sensor cable tied in position

Various slight screen damage

Pass 28 Apr 2011 203,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Fail 27 Apr 2011 203,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 24 Apr 2010 191,190 miles

rear no.plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2010 191,190 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2009 179,025 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 179,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 156,410 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 155,875 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 134,931 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 134,931 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 117,657 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 ODA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

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

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