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YR02 YKS

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,788 mi
Last recorded66,788 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,788 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 66,788 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,705 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 41,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,032 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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YR02 YKS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR02 YKS, 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 YR02 YKS registered?

YR02 YKS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is YR02 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 YKS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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