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YR02 YOT

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,093 mi
Last recorded145,093 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 144,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 137,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Sep 2018 129,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear spring cup corroded

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 120,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring top cup (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 120,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring top cup (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 109,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (205/50 16W)

nearside rear tyre has a cut and uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,603 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,861 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil low, top up 2 litre.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,054 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

oil low, top up 2 litre.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,047 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 46,047 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,027 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 YOT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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