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YD02 WJX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,765 mi
Last recorded104,765 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 104,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 99,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 85,096 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 72,081 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 71,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

poor beam pattern to nearside headlamp does not dazzle other road users

tested in sub zero temperatures

Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,849 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 43,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,471 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 37,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,497 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 24,032 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 24,032 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WJX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

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

Is YD02 WJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD02 WJX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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