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YX51 KRD

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,388 mi
Last recorded118,388 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 118,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Hand brake has reserve travel

Near side rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,490 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 100,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,408 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,927 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 94,927 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,853 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 92,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,162 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,573 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 85,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,150 miles

n/s/f strut starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,766 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,190 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,320 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 KRD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX51 KRD, 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 KRD registered?

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

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