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YD02 WMC

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,798 mi
Last recorded131,798 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WMC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 131,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 131,770 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,162 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear 1 off (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,661 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 108,276 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,594 miles

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

both front tyre edges worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 100,585 miles

Both front tyres edges shows slight wearness

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,135 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 59,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,068 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 44,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WMC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

YD02 WMC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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