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YD52 NCX

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,817 mi
Last recorded123,817 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 NCX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front sills corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front sills corroding (not within prescribed area)

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,884 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, above axle in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper corroding, with visible areas of rust flaking away

Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake caliper corroding,with visible areas of rust flaking away.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 88,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 81,906 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,688 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 74,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,078 miles

nearside outer sill corroaded not within 30cm of suspension or mounting

offside outer sill corroaded not within 30cm of suspension or mounting

Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,060 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside outer sill corroaded not within 30cm of suspension or mounting

offside outer sill corroaded not within 30cm of suspension or mounting

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 20,826 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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YD52 NCX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

YD52 NCX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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