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YX02 AYN

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,632 mi
Last recorded163,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 AYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2015 163,632 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2015 163,632 miles

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 158,485 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 158,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 153,765 miles

Nearside front tyre perished outer edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Unable to carry out full inspection on rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Jul 2012 149,721 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 149,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 145,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 145,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 138,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear anti rattel plate missing

Fail 14 Jul 2010 137,929 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear anti rattel plate missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 130,160 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2008 115,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 101,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,667 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YX02 AYN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX02 AYN, 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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YX02 AYN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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