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YP52 CGO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,642 mi
Last recorded129,642 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 CGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 129,642 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 129,642 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 124,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,044 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 119,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2014 113,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 103,976 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 103,796 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 85,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,903 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 65,734 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,311 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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YP52 CGO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP52 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP52 CGO registered?

YP52 CGO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is YP52 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 CGO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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