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YP02 GOX

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,906 mi
Last recorded89,906 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 GOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 82,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,487 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 77,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Fexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,578 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush seperateing

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,175 miles

heatsheild insecure

offside front wishbone bush starting to seperate

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,801 miles

oil leak

power steering rack damp

slight movement in nearside front shock

Fail 10 Oct 2015 64,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45zr17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

power steering rack damp

slight movement in nearside front shock

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,742 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 63,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front 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)

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,457 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm center bushes worn

both rear tyre bald on edges

side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,251 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,086 miles

front and rear discs slighty pitted

Pass 6 May 2010 49,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 41,395 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,239 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 GOX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

YP02 GOX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is YP02 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP02 GOX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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