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A4 RJN

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,898 mi
Last recorded82,898 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,157 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 81,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 80,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,743 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,304 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 79,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,154 miles

Exhaust Clamp Missing

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Uneven On Inner Edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,165 miles

Front Tyres Wearing Slightly On Inner Edges

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,950 miles

All Tyres Starting To Wear On Inner Edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,071 miles

1) N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

2) Front and rear number plate backing deteriorating. Test Results (NT) - Component & RFR List Quick Search: Component or Reason for Rejection [5000] Lighting and signallinating

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,807 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,376 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,602 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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A4 RJN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A4 RJN, 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 A4 RJN registered?

A4 RJN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for A4 RJN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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