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YR02 RRZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyres worn close on edges

rear axle slight corrosion

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2019 66,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyres worn close on edges

rear axle slight corrosion

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2018 57,555 miles

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

sill and body manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 May 2017 54,724 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 51,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 46,024 miles

N/S/F Mirror damaged!

N/S/R Tyre out of shape

O/S/F Mirror damaged!

Pass 16 May 2013 42,995 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 40,312 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,868 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 35,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,378 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,366 miles

n/s/f/ mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,407 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 RRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RRZ, 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 RRZ registered?

YR02 RRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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