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YD52 NEY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,780 mi
Last recorded129,780 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 NEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,780 miles

Front brake pads low

oil leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2015 124,980 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,579 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,075 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 103,065 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

stability control light on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,420 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 98,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

air bag mil on rear heat shield loose both rear tyres low tread 215 / 55 / 16 v

Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,349 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 NEY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY registered?

YD52 NEY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YD52 NEY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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