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YL02 HWB

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,340 mi
Last recorded174,340 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 HWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 174,340 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 159,463 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 159,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp is damaged.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 153,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 146,206 miles

advise nearside rear tyre cracking & going out of shape

Fail 4 Jun 2011 146,206 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre cracking & going out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2010 137,515 miles

n/s & o/s/r tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2010 137,351 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s/r tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2009 120,141 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 103,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 73,459 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 49,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HWB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HWB, 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 YL02 HWB registered?

YL02 HWB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YL02 HWB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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