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YJ52 JBN

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,612 mi
Last recorded62,612 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 JBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 61,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,821 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,084 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 57,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,415 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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YJ52 JBN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ52 JBN, 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 YJ52 JBN registered?

YJ52 JBN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is YJ52 JBN safe to buy?

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