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YD02 SYE

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,281 mi
Last recorded94,281 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 94,281 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,838 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 93,308 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,997 miles

Rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 8 Feb 2022 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,729 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is low and worn on the inner and outer edges Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is low and starting to wear on the inner edge also has some damage to the tread but no visible cords. Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,054 miles

Front and rear number plates delaminating

N/S/F tyre worn on edges and nailed

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,935 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and sidewalls deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroding

rear number plate marked

Fail 4 Feb 2015 85,935 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and sidewalls deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroding

rear number plate marked

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,128 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,364 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,852 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,832 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 78,917 miles

o/s/r tyre cut tread area and wearing inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear number plate marked

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,139 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,521 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 SYE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD02 SYE registered?

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

Is YD02 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD02 SYE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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