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YR02 YME

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,509 mi
Last recorded172,509 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 172,509 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 172,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 162,933 miles

Advise engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 152,326 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 2 Apr 2011 154,043 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 154,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 140,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside head light damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2010 140,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside head light damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2009 120,455 miles

Both rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Both rear tyres worn low

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Offside rear wheel damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2009 120,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Both rear tyres worn low

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2008 103,411 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 85,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,446 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 YME is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

YR02 YME is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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