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YR02 RUU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,593 mi
Last recorded127,593 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 127,593 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 127,584 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 127,304 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 127,304 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 126,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2020 123,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust slight corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,720 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

suspect split engine breather hose

Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,091 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,843 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,701 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,872 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,452 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,036 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 80,036 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,918 miles

chip w/screen.

Pass 11 May 2006 37,874 miles

frontpads approx.2,500miles,chip w/screen.

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 RUU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

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

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