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YD02 WJJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,603 mi
Last recorded133,603 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 124,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 117,872 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 117,825 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,974 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 107,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 97,540 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 97,540 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,992 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,456 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 63,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,942 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2007 42,720 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 42,720 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 31,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,577 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 WJJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJJ, 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 WJJ registered?

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

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