MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Both rear wheel arches corroded
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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