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YT51 EKH

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,993 mi
Last recorded82,993 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,993 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,297 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 78,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,035 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 68,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 65,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 60,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 57,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 53,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 47,743 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 EKH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EKH, 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 EKH registered?

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

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