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FY02 RAU

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 RAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 91,686 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 91,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,646 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,577 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 91,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 91,504 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 90,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,958 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 81,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,479 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 66,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,014 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,298 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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FY02 RAU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY02 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY02 RAU?

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What year was FY02 RAU registered?

FY02 RAU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is FY02 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 RAU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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