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YR02 RVM

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,579 mi
Last recorded93,579 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,579 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriated

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,865 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR EX SILENCER(SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,550 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,297 miles

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

SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKING O,S,R TYRE WALL

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT SHOCKS

Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKING O,S,R TYRE WALL

SURFACE CORROSION FRONT SHOCKS

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,890 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 64,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,578 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 RVM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RVM, 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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YR02 RVM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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