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YD02 WGM

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,587 mi
Last recorded132,587 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 132,587 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light on

off side wiper blade starting to split

Fail 11 Mar 2010 132,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

off side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Jan 2009 114,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 101,616 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 90,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,367 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 WGM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

YD02 WGM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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