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YX03 HBR

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,767 mi
Last recorded64,767 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded/worn advise replace (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 64,762 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded/worn advise replace (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,278 miles

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

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 29 Jul 2016 56,278 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,221 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,928 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 49,928 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YX03 HBR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX03 HBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX03 HBR registered?

YX03 HBR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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