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YD02 SXR

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,794 mi
Last recorded52,794 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 SXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 52,794 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,703 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on in dash

light score mark on windscreen

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

one clip not supporting offside front to rear brake pipe at rear but not free to vibrate

plastic sill covers fitted making full inspection difficult

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on in dash

light score mark on windscreen

nearside rear handbrake return spring missing

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

one clip not supporting offside front to rear brake pipe at rear but not free to vibrate

plastic sill covers fitted making full inspection difficult

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,534 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear handbrake return spring corroded and loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from sump plug

too much oil

Fail 9 Feb 2012 45,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear handbrake return spring corroded and loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from sump plug

too much oil

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,837 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 43,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen scored

Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,629 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen scored

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,098 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,815 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 34,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre Deflated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,075 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 SXR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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