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YR02 RLO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,734 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 99,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Below bulk head. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,285 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 90,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,901 miles

gearbox mount

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,311 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,311 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,670 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 81,670 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,771 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 77,057 miles

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

strong advice ***** nearside front tyre edge wearing out

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,057 miles

strong advice ***** nearside front tyre edge wearing out

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,897 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 71,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,037 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,825 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,596 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 56,596 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,412 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,181 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,057 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,426 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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YR02 RLO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR02 RLO, 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 YR02 RLO registered?

YR02 RLO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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