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YL02 GOP

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,711 mi
Last recorded187,711 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 GOP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 187,711 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 187,711 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 185,219 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 185,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 180,581 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 170,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 167,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear hand brake performance low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 163,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 159,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 159,597 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 155,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiper blade split end

rear tyres wearing inner edges & lumpy

Pass 29 Sep 2009 151,242 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 151,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside & offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside wiper blade split on end

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2009 151,312 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 130,889 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTINGS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 130,889 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTINGS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 110,992 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,952 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 55,781 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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YL02 GOP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YL02 GOP, 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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YL02 GOP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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