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YL02 MLK

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

175,341 mi
Last recorded175,341 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 175,341 miles

EML Lamp on

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 175,341 miles

EML Lamp on

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 174,813 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 174,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 163,428 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 163,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 154,601 miles

EML Lamp on

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 154,601 miles

EML Lamp on

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 151,817 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 151,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 149,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 145,960 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Fail 4 Nov 2014 145,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Nov 2013 135,325 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2012 122,940 miles

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow

Fail 25 Oct 2012 122,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,931 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Rear brake disc's corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 112,931 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Rear brake disc's corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

adv both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

strong adv offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge and worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Oct 2009 86,590 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 86,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,853 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 52,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,571 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 31,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 MLK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

YL02 MLK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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