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YT51 EJZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,531 mi
Last recorded155,531 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 155,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 152,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 150,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 148,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 143,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 143,015 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 140,544 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 133,581 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,801 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,896 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 125,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 121,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 121,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 119,428 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 115,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 115,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 107,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 87,875 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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YT51 EJZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YT51 EJZ, 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 YT51 EJZ registered?

YT51 EJZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YT51 EJZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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