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YR52 OVC

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,783 mi
Last recorded141,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 141,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 121,714 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 121,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,341 miles

Rear all belts trapped behind seat not tested

Rear exhaust silencer mount rubbers perished

Fail 3 Apr 2019 112,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear all belts trapped behind seat not tested

Rear exhaust silencer mount rubbers perished

Pass 3 Nov 2017 17,581 miles

Offside Front tyre has lost inner edge of tread

Fail 30 Oct 2017 110,803 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp rotted away pipe is loose (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp rotted away pipe is loose (7.1.1)

Offside Front tyre has lost inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,049 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust and clamps deteriorating

front tyres slight wearing inner edges

rear tyres slight loosing shape on tread

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,912 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and worn lumpy

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn lumpy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,912 miles

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

Offside 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 perishing and worn lumpy

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn lumpy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 88,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,539 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,571 miles

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

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

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,571 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2010

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,382 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,783 miles

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 36,348 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 OVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

YR52 OVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YR52 OVC safe to buy?

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