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YR02 YNJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,552 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,111 miles

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,969 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,668 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,356 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,479 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 YNJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

YR02 YNJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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