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YD02 WHL

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,311 mi
Last recorded148,311 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 148,311 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush for diagonal arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 141,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to backing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush for diagonal arm (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 134,863 miles

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

Rear engine mount worn

Fail 26 Nov 2014 134,860 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear engine mount worn

exhaust tailbox heatshield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 121,815 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 94,719 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,829 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 46,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,206 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,720 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 37,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outerwall perised and cut

offside rear tyre outerwall perised and cut

Fail 14 Jun 2007 31,200 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,389 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 WHL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHL, 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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YD02 WHL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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