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YR52 OUM

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,309 mi
Last recorded99,309 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 OUM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,309 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread and side-wall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,909 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 92,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

engine man light on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,930 miles

n/s/r disc is marked

Fail 6 Oct 2009 82,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

condensation in nsf headlamp,

Pass 3 Oct 2008 69,080 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/ headlamp glass damaged .not affecting the beam pattern

Fail 25 Sep 2007 63,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,045 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 OUM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR52 OUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR52 OUM registered?

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

Is YR52 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 OUM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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