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YX51 BFK

2002 Saab 9-3 Aero

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero72,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,275 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,666 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 55,459 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 55,459 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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YX51 BFK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 72,188 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX51 BFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX51 BFK registered?

YX51 BFK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is YX51 BFK safe to buy?

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