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YY52 HNP

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,830 mi
Last recorded109,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,830 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF OSR NSR NSF coil springs all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,686 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust minor leak

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/60/15 ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,125 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,544 miles

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

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

intermittent fault on airbag light

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Dec 2014 79,562 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,562 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,057 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 70,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,637 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 61,637 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,194 miles

rear tyre treads wearing uneven

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,565 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,650 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 40,645 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,055 miles

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

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

near side front wiper blade split at both ends

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,465 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,115 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 HNP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNP, 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 HNP registered?

YY52 HNP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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