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YR02 YNU

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,768 mi
Last recorded129,768 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 127,392 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 127,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2011 124,513 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 124,512 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 122,437 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 122,436 miles

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

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Pass 27 Aug 2009 120,325 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 120,323 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 117,721 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 117,719 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 114,345 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2006 107,694 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 107,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

f/n/s tyre on 3mm

n/s headlamp glass broken

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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YR02 YNU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,724 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR02 YNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR02 YNU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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