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YD02 WFV

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,666 mi
Last recorded127,666 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 127,666 miles

Rear heatshield loose.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,130 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Interior mirror. ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 104,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 103,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 102,264 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CORROSION TO STEERING,SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,306 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front and offside front inner wings corroding.

rear exhaust corroding.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,332 miles

rear exhaust corroding.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,330 miles

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/split.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 99,330 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front and rear brake disc facings corroded.

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked/split.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,162 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 96,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake discs corroded

Wiper blades split

Pass 21 Jun 2009 94,542 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 92,937 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 91,137 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 91,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre Cracked and perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Unable to check inner pads as no clear view (front + Rear)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 87,104 miles

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

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

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

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 WFV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

YD02 WFV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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