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YR02 YLB

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,916 mi
Last recorded124,916 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,916 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 119,034 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 119,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,138 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 101,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,364 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 88,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,100 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is starting to split on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,492 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,384 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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YR02 YLB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR02 YLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR02 YLB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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