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YU52 ZBE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 116,806 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2025 116,806 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,465 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 115,377 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,595 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (rear arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 114,096 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 114,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,068 miles

exhaust backbox outer shroud corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 111,067 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp inbetween centre box and bbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure 2 jubilee clips at petrol tank corroded and not connected (6.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox outer shroud corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 10,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 99,667 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 99,652 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working all stop lights not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 96,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2016 94,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 93,020 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 89,727 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 86,858 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 84,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 82,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,828 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 57,713 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 41,935 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear tyres are badly deterioated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,357 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 21,526 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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YU52 ZBE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YU52 ZBE, 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 YU52 ZBE registered?

YU52 ZBE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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