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YD02 ODF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,771 mi
Last recorded125,771 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 125,771 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot floor rusty and holed

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor in rusty condition

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear arches rusty and holed

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,266 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 125,265 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,328 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 119,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion on front floor to sill and outer sill sections under side skirts

Fail 30 Jun 2018 116,705 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion on front floor to sill and outer sill sections under side skirts

Pass 7 Jul 2017 112,996 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 112,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,555 miles

Centre rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2015 85,412 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2015 85,412 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,065 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,262 miles

N/S WIPER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,470 miles

exhaust rear corroded

oil leak from engine sump area

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine breather hose spilt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads & discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside eadge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,920 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,138 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 37,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,210 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 ODF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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