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YY52 HMV

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,231 mi
Last recorded195,231 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 195,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 192,579 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 192,579 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 189,609 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill backs and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 189,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill backs and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 184,355 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 184,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 179,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 175,889 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 175,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 169,833 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 169,823 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 162,388 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 152,115 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 140,674 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 130,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 118,211 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 118,056 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 93,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,539 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 HMV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY52 HMV, 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 HMV registered?

YY52 HMV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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