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YL02 NFP

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 NFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 117,812 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2018 117,812 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 112,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,486 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,462 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,466 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,174 miles

ns and osf tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,395 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,979 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 NFP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YL02 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

YL02 NFP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is YL02 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL02 NFP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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