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YJ51 DJZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,595 mi
Last recorded106,595 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine light on pre 2003

Pass 1 Dec 2022 91,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine light on pre 2003 petrol

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,132 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,592 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in nearside front inner wheelarch not in prescribed area

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,499 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre outter wall slight cracking

Fail 28 May 2019 64,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre outter wall slight cracking

Pass 22 May 2018 61,412 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,656 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,355 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 53,350 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 49,772 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,601 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 39,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,411 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,833 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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YJ51 DJZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJ51 DJZ, 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 YJ51 DJZ registered?

YJ51 DJZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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