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YD02 WFX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,075 mi
Last recorded52,075 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,075 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 22 May 2025 50,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 50,804 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mntg slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 50,428 miles

both rear tyres poor / perished

Pass 3 May 2017 49,614 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres old / cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,197 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack / perish

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,644 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,063 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,340 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,340 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 30,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 30,009 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,713 miles

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

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

sticker in zone b

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,121 miles

both front tyres are becoming worn on the edges

Pass 2 May 2006 18,812 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 18,812 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WFX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

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

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