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YX02 AYW

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,966 mi
Last recorded156,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 AYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 156,966 miles

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

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

n/s/r light broken but covered in corect tape

Pass 8 Aug 2014 148,155 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 Aug 2014 148,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Aug 2013 142,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 142,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 139,002 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 139,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 135,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 134,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 129,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 117,964 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 109,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 83,356 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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YX02 AYW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX02 AYW, 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 YX02 AYW registered?

YX02 AYW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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