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YY52 HKZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

e,m,l on dash

n,s,r tyre has light cracks

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,818 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroded

rear ferrules corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre slight disort on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres splitting around tread and wearing on edges

engine management on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre cut inner wall

Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs starting to wear

wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,093 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 HKZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HKZ, 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 YY52 HKZ registered?

YY52 HKZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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