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YX02 GZH

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,492 mi
Last recorded117,492 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 GZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2016 117,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,881 miles

Engine management light on at time of test...

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 105,881 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on at time of test...

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,889 miles

N/S/R Brake showing signs of overheating

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 89,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R Brake showing signs of overheating

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to it being trapped behind seat

Fail 11 Apr 2013 74,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to it being trapped behind seat

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,621 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 50,037 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,037 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 37,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,670 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 27,668 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,619 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 GZH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol 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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

YX02 GZH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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