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YD02 SZR

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 SZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,161 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 111,161 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,124 miles

n/s/f tyre is void on outside

Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,269 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 87,269 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,274 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,350 miles

adv ise slight movemnet on steering rack mountings to body.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,322 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,366 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,261 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 SZR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

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

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The MOT history for YD02 SZR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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