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YY52 HNT

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,664 mi
Last recorded130,664 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 HNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 130,664 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 130,664 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 126,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 123,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 120,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 117,231 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 113,875 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 113,875 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 111,309 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 111,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 106,669 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 106,669 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,710 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 97,710 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,372 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2005 79,889 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 79,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HNT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HNT, 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 HNT registered?

YY52 HNT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YY52 HNT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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