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YD02 WJZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,112 mi
Last recorded70,112 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CROSS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 69,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,563 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 67,562 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCKER MTG POINT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached BROKEN AWAY (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCKER MTG POINT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,440 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,648 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,995 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,328 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,438 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,847 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 WJZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD02 WJZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YD02 WJZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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