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YR02 RTV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,854 mi
Last recorded109,854 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 109,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 99,688 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 89,779 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 82,759 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 70,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,281 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,667 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 52,667 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2008
Pass 30 May 2007 32,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2006 24,196 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 RTV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

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

Is YR02 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 RTV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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