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YP52 JYV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,599 mi
Last recorded162,599 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 JYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 162,599 miles

heat sheild insecure

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2010 162,599 miles

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

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

heat sheild insecure

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 146,650 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Fail 6 Oct 2009 146,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 22 Oct 2008 130,429 miles

exhaust blow

oil leak

slight uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2008 130,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust blow

oil leak

slight uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2007 112,609 miles

Oil leak

bulkhead flexing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 94,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 74,253 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 JYV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP52 JYV, 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 YP52 JYV registered?

YP52 JYV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YP52 JYV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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