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YD02 WMJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,484 mi
Last recorded150,484 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 150,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 149,615 miles

EML illuminated.

both front strut bodies corroded.

front number plate damaged but still legible.

some panel flexing by steering rack mountings.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 149,615 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML illuminated.

both front strut bodies corroded.

front number plate damaged but still legible.

some panel flexing by steering rack mountings.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 145,625 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 145,625 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 16 May 2013 139,963 miles

front nunmber plate damaged but still legible.

nearside front strut body corroded.

steering rack mounting area at bulkhead has apparent movement under load.

Fail 15 May 2013 139,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front nunmber plate damaged but still legible.

nearside front strut body corroded.

steering rack mounting area at bulkhead has apparent movement under load.

Pass 23 May 2012 133,379 miles

both rear outer brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 4 May 2011 125,917 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 125,913 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 121,133 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 121,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,255 miles

offside front tyre nearing legal limit.

rear silencer corroded and holed but not excessively noisy.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 91,345 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight PAS fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 8 May 2007 76,470 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 76,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,352 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 WMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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