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YD02 SJV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 80,480 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 May 2013 80,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,482 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 77,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,325 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 74,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,565 miles

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

cant see inner rear pads

Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,798 miles

cant see inner rear pads

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,021 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,164 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 SJV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

YD02 SJV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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