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YR02 ROU

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,203 mi
Last recorded82,203 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 ROU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,203 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 69,805 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,841 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,833 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,249 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 ROU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR02 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

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

Is YR02 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 ROU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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