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AM02 RPY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,686 mi
Last recorded114,686 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 RPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,686 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2012 113,916 miles

O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM / REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SILLCOVERS FITTED / VERY SLIGHT STEPPING OUT ON INNER EDGE OF REAR TYRES

Pass 7 May 2011 108,525 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 108,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

center exhaust leaking engin oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 98,032 miles

CORRSION ON N/S/R COIL SPRING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 11 May 2010 98,032 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

CORRSION ON N/S/R COIL SPRING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 7 May 2009 89,699 miles

N/S/F TYRE 3.5 MM SMALL RIP ON OUTTER WALL

Fail 6 May 2009 89,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F TYRE 3.5 MM SMALL RIP ON OUTTER WALL

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,690 miles

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

offside fronttyre slighty out of shape.

Pass 30 May 2006 57,681 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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AM02 RPY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM02 RPY, 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 AM02 RPY registered?

AM02 RPY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is AM02 RPY safe to buy?

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