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YD02 TEV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,832 mi
Last recorded80,832 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,832 miles

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

water leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 80,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

water leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,279 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges. nearside rear tyre poor on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 54,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre poor

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,508 miles

front tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,368 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,112 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,908 miles

All four tyres perishing

Nearside rear tyre outer wall has cuts/splits

Unattached child seat in rear

Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,887 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 9,312 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 TEV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

YD02 TEV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YD02 TEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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