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LG02 YLX

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 YLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2012 112,300 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine light on, front brake judder, nsf tyre edge close to limit, rear pads very much on min limit

Fail 6 Jun 2011 103,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

n/s/f rack end slight play

rear pads very much on limit

Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,607 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f rack end slight play

rear pads very much on limit

Pass 20 Dec 2008 87,338 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 87,338 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,465 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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LG02 YLX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,724 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG02 YLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG02 YLX registered?

LG02 YLX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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