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RV02 GYS

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,208 mi
Last recorded135,208 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 GYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 135,208 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine light on

headlamp masks fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

wipers struggle to clear the screen

Fail 15 Feb 2017 135,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable snapped (3.5.1b)

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

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine light on

fuel filler/ tank vent pipe has securing clip missing

headlamp masks fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

wipers struggle to clear the screen

Pass 13 Feb 2016 129,705 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

headlamp masks fitted and deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2016 129,705 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

headlamp masks fitted and deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 124,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,619 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front coil spring damaged

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 106,499 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 166,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,323 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 85,999 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,984 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,884 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 59,397 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 GYS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GYS, 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.

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RV02 GYS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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