MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
EML illuminated.
both front strut bodies corroded.
front number plate damaged but still legible.
some panel flexing by steering rack mountings.
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.
nearside front tyre worn on both edges.
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.
front nunmber plate damaged but still legible.
nearside front strut body corroded.
steering rack mounting area at bulkhead has apparent movement under load.
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.
both rear outer brake hose ferrules corroded.
nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy.
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy.
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)
offside front tyre nearing legal limit.
rear silencer corroded and holed but not excessively noisy.
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
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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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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