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YT52 NBO

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,198 mi
Last recorded40,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 NBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 40,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 38,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,185 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 37,143 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 35,801 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 33,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 31,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (Centre) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (Centre) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 29,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 28,633 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,994 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 27,994 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,137 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 27,137 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working wside light not working repaired (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,961 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 25,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 24,687 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 23,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,069 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,847 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 19,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,406 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,468 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 10,844 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 NBO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT52 NBO, 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 NBO registered?

YT52 NBO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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