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YK51 JPJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,732 mi
Last recorded161,732 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 161,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (will require cat back exhaust) (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler neck pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel line from fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulk head holed under steering rack at back of fuel lines marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2x holes within inner wheel arch marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind inner wheel arch quarter panel to boot floor marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine breather pipe split

Exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Corrosion to strut turret under bonnet

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bumper loose

Pass 29 Sep 2022 150,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorating

heat shield by fuel tank loose but still present

Fail 27 Sep 2022 150,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorating

heat shield by fuel tank loose but still present

Pass 4 Oct 2021 140,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs back plate corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside rear boot floor corroded and holed .

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 124,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 117,038 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 117,038 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable starting to deteriorate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,193 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 96,382 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 95,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 95,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 94,909 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 93,634 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 84,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 80,496 miles

air bag light on

front fog lamp cracked n/s

small stone chip o/s/f head lamp

Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,532 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 61,871 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 JPJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JPJ, 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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YK51 JPJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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