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YD02 SYT

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,647 mi
Last recorded150,647 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 SYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 150,647 miles

corrosion to fuel filter

n/s/r tyre becoming perrished and cracking

outer sills covered by trim not allowing full inspection

rear indicator bulbs fading

side repeater bulbs fading

slight freying on o/s/f seat belt

Fail 10 Sep 2014 150,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to fuel filter

n/s/r tyre becoming perrished and cracking

outer sills covered by trim not allowing full inspection

rear indicator bulbs fading

side repeater bulbs fading

slight freying on o/s/f seat belt

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 20 Sep 2013 146,276 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

dents and scratchers on bodywork

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

kerb damage on alloys and tyre sidewalls

n/s/r wheel arch starting to rust

rear indicators starting to show white

stone chips in screen

Fail 20 Sep 2013 146,276 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

dents and scratchers on bodywork

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

kerb damage on alloys and tyre sidewalls

n/s/r wheel arch starting to rust

oil on engine g/box

rear indicators starting to show white

stone chips in screen

Pass 8 Sep 2012 134,336 miles

chips in screen

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

mid section baffles broken down

mid section hanger snaped but exhaust well supported

rear springs corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various dents and scrachers

Fail 19 Sep 2011 123,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

damage on alloys dents on doors oil leak on engine front tyres wearing on edgesfront brake discs lipped

slight blow on center exhaust joint cut on n/s/r tyre sidewall exhaust corroding rear brake discs lipped and scored

Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,183 miles

damage on alloys dents on doors oil leak on engine front tyres wearing on edgesfront brake discs lipped

slight blow on center exhaust joint cut on n/s/r tyre sidewall exhaust corroding rear brake discs lipped and scored

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,577 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 103,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 94,674 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 94,673 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2008 85,220 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,801 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 73,800 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,588 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 SYT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

YD02 SYT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is YD02 SYT safe to buy?

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