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YX51 BGV

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,140 mi
Last recorded113,140 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 113,140 miles

Direction indicator insecure both front (1.4.A.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too low both headlights damaged and insecure (1.8)

Headlamp insecure both front, possibly had accident (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area, within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area, within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted floor area, within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle will not accept belt (5.2.5a)

rear shockers getting weak

engine management light on

rear fuel pipe clips corroded

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping to excess on inner edge, tread on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

both front shocker casings very corroded

rear silencer outer skin very corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 101,872 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front Brake discs becoming corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 101,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine management light on dash

Front Brake discs becoming corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,473 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 91,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,145 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,610 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 70,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,137 miles

o/s/rear & n/s/rear tyres miss-shaped on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,785 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,179 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 50,130 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 44,258 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 38,419 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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YX51 BGV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX51 BGV, 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 YX51 BGV registered?

YX51 BGV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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