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YX02 BAU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

261,750 mi
Last recorded261,750 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 261,750 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 255,005 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 230,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 211,667 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 190,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 190,935 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 176,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 162,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 149,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 115,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,724 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,040 miles

Rear brake discs corroded but are not effecting brake efficiency

Fail 5 Apr 2007 78,040 miles

Rear brake discs corroded but are not effecting brake efficiency

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,767 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BAU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BAU, 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 BAU registered?

YX02 BAU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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