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YJ51 DLO

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,255 mi
Last recorded120,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2014 120,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 117,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,842 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,210 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 DLO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ51 DLO registered?

YJ51 DLO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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