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YD02 WPE

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,574 mi
Last recorded196,574 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 WPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 196,574 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills and both front floorpans/wheelarches

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

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

Rear suspension beam rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 181,129 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 166,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 147,488 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 147,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 133,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 119,900 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 119,900 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 115,554 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 115,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 106,803 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 98,684 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 98,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,044 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 84,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 77,786 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 WPE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel 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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

YD02 WPE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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