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YR02 YLX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

112,633 mi
Last recorded112,633 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 112,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp cleaning device missing (pre 2009

sill covers covering corrosion on outer sills. Unable to fully assess

Pass 26 Jun 2025 108,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 108,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 104,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 104,228 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,218 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 102,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 100,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 99,522 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 99,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front fog lamp is insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front fog lamp is insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,695 miles

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

front fog lights brackets broken

Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front fog lights brackets broken

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,447 miles

Engine noisey

Pass 15 May 2013 78,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 74,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,488 miles

O/S/F Side repeater cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 May 2011 70,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,041 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 66,036 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,722 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,927 miles

O/S/R tyre is perrished.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R tyre is perrished.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 34,772 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 YLX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YR02 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

YR02 YLX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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