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YX02 BCE

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,015 mi
Last recorded139,015 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,015 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 139,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 133,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer badly corroded

fuel tank filler hoses securing clips corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 132,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 130,338 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 130,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 127,433 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 127,386 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2013 125,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 125,046 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2012 122,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 122,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 114,566 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 104,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,621 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front screen has slight wiper blade damage

full major brake service advised

heat shield loose

o/s/r brake hose ferrules rusting and advise to change

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear to both steering rack mounting bushs

Pass 14 May 2008 85,939 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 85,939 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,965 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BCE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BCE, 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 BCE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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