MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust tail pipe corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
exhaust tail pipe corroded
Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - bulk head section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s shocker top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing inner rack pinch bolt (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - bulk head section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s shocker top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight corrosion on o/s+n/s rear brake pipes
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear park brake dragging slightly
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear park brake dragging slightly
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YX02 GZF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GZF, 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 GZF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2002.
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