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YR02 YLF

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,130 mi
Last recorded130,130 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 130,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise play in rear axle bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2012 117,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked o/s wiper split

Fail 11 Apr 2011 111,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked o/s wiper split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 104,152 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 104,152 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 94,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,376 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,729 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 65,239 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 65,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2006 61,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2006 61,198 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 46,556 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 46,556 miles

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

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

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

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 YLF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR02 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

YR02 YLF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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