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FY02 URE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 URE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 121,276 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,124 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front discs contain corrosion

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2014 118,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs contain corrosion

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,345 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,067 miles

f/n/s tyre worn on outer edges

f/o/s tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 30 Jun 2011 83,067 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f/n/s tyre worn on outer edges

f/o/s tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,613 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,424 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 URE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URE, 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 FY02 URE registered?

FY02 URE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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