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YX02 BDV

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,656 mi
Last recorded182,656 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 182,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 168,061 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 168,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 155,188 miles

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 8 Oct 2013 155,188 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 137,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 137,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

The drivers seat belt is slow to retract.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 129,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

The drivers seat belt is slow to retract.

The rear exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 121,943 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 121,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose fouling exhaust.

front number plate delaminated but not likly to be misread.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 110,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,058 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 91,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 53,316 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 BDV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BDV, 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 BDV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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