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YY52 MUU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,174 mi
Last recorded134,174 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 MUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 134,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing around shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing around shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 120,193 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (205/50/16)

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 120,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (205/50/16)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 109,320 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 109,320 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 94,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake hose slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2012 89,586 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2011 85,862 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,585 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 80,585 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 76,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 70,217 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 62,287 miles

plastic panel broken under nearside of front bumper

Fail 30 Nov 2007 62,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

plastic panel broken under nearside of front bumper

Pass 25 Nov 2006 52,739 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 41,381 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 MUU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

YY52 MUU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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