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YL02 LKY

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 LKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 80,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2017 77,700 miles

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

Offside Rear sidewall cracked but not showing ply cords

Fail 31 May 2017 77,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear sidewall cracked but not showing ply cords

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre - cracking in tread

Oil sump plug leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre - cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre - cracking in tread

Oil sump plug leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,662 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

n/s mirror lense missing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,662 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

n/s mirror lense missing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,488 miles

steering rack slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,488 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

steering rack slight oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 65,021 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,021 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,398 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,699 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 LKY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LKY, 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 YL02 LKY registered?

YL02 LKY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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