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YX51 OAG

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,876 mi
Last recorded164,876 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 164,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 154,788 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 154,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 150,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 144,671 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight blocking wear on inner edge....2-3mm on inner edge....

engine management light on....

nearside wing mirror glass damaged....

Fail 8 Oct 2011 144,671 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight blocking wear on inner edge....2-3mm on inner edge....

engine management light on....

nearside wing mirror glass damaged....

Pass 11 Oct 2010 139,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on....

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly....

nearside wing mirror glass damaged....

offside rear disc excessively pitted....advise to replace....

slight kerb damage to nearside rear tyre....

Fail 9 Oct 2010 139,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on....

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly....

nearside wing mirror glass damaged....

offside rear disc excessively pitted....advise to replace....

slight kerb damage to nearside rear tyre....

Pass 5 Oct 2009 132,734 miles

NOTE; both rear 'pirelli' tyres slight inner 'blocking' wear....205/50/16..

Fail 28 Sep 2009 132,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

NOTE; both rear 'pirelli' tyres slight inner 'blocking' wear....205/50/16..

Pass 26 Sep 2008 117,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,956 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 OAG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OAG, 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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YX51 OAG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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