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YD02 WJV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,196 mi
Last recorded97,196 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 97,196 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 97,195 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 89,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,118 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,983 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,031 miles

1-o/s + n/s/r tyres inner edges worn 2-n/s/f wiper split 3-oil around sump 4-unable to see inner pads on front and rear brakes 5-exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,453 miles

rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 46,779 miles

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

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 WJV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

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

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