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YJ51 DKL

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,009 mi
Last recorded98,009 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,009 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges close to limit

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn low on edges close to limit

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch excessive corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock body (2.7.2a)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 95,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch excessive corrosion

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock body (2.7.2a)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,714 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,962 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,695 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,609 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear /centre section exhaust joint clamp corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,078 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 31,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 95,889 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 95,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 DKL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJ51 DKL, 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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YJ51 DKL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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