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YP02 GOC

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 GOC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 122,442 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2023 117,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 114,468 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 114,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 114,130 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 107,561 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,946 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 102,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,755 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,423 miles

EML on

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,102 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,897 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

rear exhaust clamp missing but not leaking

Fail 6 Feb 2015 85,897 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

rear exhaust clamp missing but not leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 81,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear silencer on exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 66,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 59,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 52,545 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 52,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 44,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,829 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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YP02 GOC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YP02 GOC, 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 YP02 GOC registered?

YP02 GOC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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