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YX02 BFE

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,544 mi
Last recorded124,544 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 BFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 124,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 118,486 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 118,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 110,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 101,799 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW [TOPPED UP]

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 101,669 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE OIL LOW [TOPPED UP]

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 92,201 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 83,038 miles

oil leak REAR OF ENGINE

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2010 82,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKS IN WALLS AND TREAD AREA

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak REAR OF ENGINE

Fail 27 May 2009 72,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED ON OUTER

Pass 27 May 2009 72,118 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED ON OUTER

Pass 28 May 2008 62,963 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 62,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 52,258 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 May 2006 43,886 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 BFE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol 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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

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

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