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RV02 GXM

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,875 mi
Last recorded122,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 GXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,875 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 109,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 96,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 96,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,976 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 79,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,211 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,211 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,308 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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RV02 GXM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,724 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV02 GXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV02 GXM registered?

RV02 GXM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is RV02 GXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 GXM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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