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YR02 YNT

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,182 mi
Last recorded167,182 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 167,182 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 167,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 164,512 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front abs reluctor ring split

Fail 30 Sep 2014 164,498 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front abs reluctor ring split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 152,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 146,179 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 146,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine under tray damaged

N/s wiper blade has slight tear

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 131,812 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 121,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,711 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,827 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,492 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner surface

both rear flexi hose furrules rusty

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,667 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 64,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,776 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YNT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

YR02 YNT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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