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YX51 BGZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,573 mi
Last recorded111,573 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 111,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,681 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 105,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Reaer silencer in poor condition

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,498 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,894 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 87,894 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,708 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,449 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,357 miles

(1) Both rerar tyres on 1.6mm of tread.

(2) Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,430 miles

rear discs getting rusty.

rear exhaust clamp rusty.

stone chips in windscreen.

turbo heat sheild broken.

Pass 28 Dec 2005 44,330 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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YX51 BGZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 YX51 BGZ, 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 BGZ registered?

YX51 BGZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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