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YR52 OUL

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1385cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 OUL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,385cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 121,178 miles

Rear axle corodded

Fail 7 May 2026 121,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s-n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear axle corodded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 121,177 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sills slightly corroded o/s, n/s

Pass 2 Apr 2024 116,338 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 116,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 107,720 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 107,718 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,222 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,141 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,138 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,669 miles

corroded exhaust rear box

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,260 miles

Oil leak

e,m,l illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,277 miles

eml on at time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2014 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,994 miles

Centre exhaust flxi pipe slight leak of gases,advise replacement

Engine worning light staying on

Exhaust centre & rear box corroded

Exhaust centre to rear box clamp badly corroed,advise replacement

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

Off side rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre exhaust flxi pipe slight leak of gases,advise replacement

Exhaust centre & rear box corroded

Exhaust centre to rear box clamp badly corroed,advise replacement

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Off side rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

deteriation to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust centre mount broken

slightly low effort near side parking brake

Pass 8 May 2010 41,745 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,760 miles

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 35,734 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,079 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on inside wall

Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,803 miles

ADVISED. CUT ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,319 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 131,244 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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YR52 OUL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR52 OUL, 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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YR52 OUL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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