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YR02 YLK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,088 mi
Last recorded88,088 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 88,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 66,986 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,090 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,613 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 32,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,308 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 15,163 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,485 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 YLK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

YR02 YLK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 YLK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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