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YK51 DYB

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,893 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 61,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,004 miles

engine mangement light on dash

front pipe flexi slightly blowing exhaust

hand break has reserve travel but will need adjustment soon

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Mar 2009 56,004 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine mangement light on dash

front pipe flexi slightly blowing exhaust

hand break has reserve travel but will need adjustment soon

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,738 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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YK51 DYB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK51 DYB, 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 YK51 DYB registered?

YK51 DYB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YK51 DYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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