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YT52 MZE

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,298 mi
Last recorded127,298 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 MZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 127,298 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged but can still be used.

steering feels stiff on tick over.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 127,298 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror glass damaged but can still be used.

steering feels stiff on tick over.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 116,436 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,917 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT CUT DOES NOT REACH PLY CORDS

Fail 13 Mar 2009 91,751 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre starting to deform

advise offside rear tyre starting to deform

advise plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,751 miles

advise nearside rear tyre starting to deform

advise offside rear tyre starting to deform

advise plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,162 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,242 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,482 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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YT52 MZE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT52 MZE, 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 YT52 MZE registered?

YT52 MZE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is YT52 MZE safe to buy?

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