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YD52 NBN

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,837 mi
Last recorded144,837 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 NBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 144,837 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 144,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 138,702 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 132,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 122,729 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 122,729 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 114,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,106 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 100,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,849 miles

nearside headlamp holed

Fail 3 Feb 2010 93,848 miles

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

nearside headlamp holed

Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,712 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 74,963 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 67,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 56,953 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 56,956 miles

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

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

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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YD52 NBN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD52 NBN, 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 YD52 NBN registered?

YD52 NBN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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