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YD02 WMA

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,538 mi
Last recorded109,538 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 109,538 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 109,538 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,100 miles

front fog light broken

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,104 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,758 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer joining clamp missing (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 104,877 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

rear exhaust securing clamp corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 99,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,801 miles

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

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 84,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,083 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,685 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,276 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 62,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 36,991 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YD02 WMA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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