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YD52 XBX

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,549 mi
Last recorded183,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 183,549 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2016 183,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers under trays fitted

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2014 178,126 miles

Exhaust mountings worn/corroded recommend attention.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 178,126 miles

Exhaust mountings worn/corroded recommend attention.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 159,651 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 27 Sep 2012 148,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 142,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 131,925 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 131,925 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 115,538 miles

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

n/s/r door not opening

o/s/r tyre wearing round the inner edge

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,538 miles

n/s/r door not opening

o/s/r tyre wearing round the inner edge

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 101,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 94,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 94,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 70,233 miles

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

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 70,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,578 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 XBX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc 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 YD52 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

YD52 XBX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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