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YY52 HKP

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just met required braking efficiencies

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

mill on dash

Fail 28 Jan 2016 103,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

mill on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2015 98,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,453 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 71,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,080 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,346 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,207 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 50,207 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,835 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 44,835 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,991 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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YY52 HKP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol 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 YY52 HKP, 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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YY52 HKP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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