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YT52 NCO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,054 mi
Last recorded112,054 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 NCO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,054 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,796 miles

Handbrake efforts significantly lower than its opposite

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure on underside

Fail 12 Oct 2020 108,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Handbrake efforts significantly lower than its opposite

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

heat shield insecure on underside

Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on inner wall area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror plastic casings broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 105,332 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on inner wall area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror plastic casings broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,459 miles

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,308 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 91,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working & offside (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working & offside (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 87,114 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 87,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 83,148 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 79,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 1 Oct 2011 73,402 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

nearside rear position lamp cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,662 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,063 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,504 miles

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

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 NCO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

YT52 NCO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is YT52 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 NCO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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