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YT51 AEV

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,361 mi
Last recorded142,361 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 AEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 142,361 miles

engine oil low

front brake pads getting low

front discs corroded and worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

main front suspnsion bushes in lower front arms starting to perish

moved obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering post

suspect slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

tail pipe end corroded and holed

tyre size 205/50/16

Fail 5 Feb 2013 142,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine oil low

front brake pads getting low

front discs corroded and worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

main front suspnsion bushes in lower front arms starting to perish

moved obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering post

suspect slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

tail pipe end corroded and holed

tyre size 205/50/16

Pass 15 Feb 2012 129,490 miles

brake fluid level getting low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges 3mm

nearside rear tyre low 2.5mm

tyre size 205/50/16

Fail 15 Feb 2012 129,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level getting low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges 3mm

nearside rear tyre low 2.5mm

tyre size 205/50/16

Pass 28 Jan 2011 115,290 miles

front shockers and springs corroded

slight play in steering post

tyre size 205/50/16

Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,465 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 104,465 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2009 91,932 miles

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)

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

handbrake needs slight ajustment

Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,596 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 81,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,357 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,283 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YT51 AEV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YT51 AEV, 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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What year was YT51 AEV registered?

YT51 AEV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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