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YR02 RVT

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,633 mi
Last recorded88,633 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 88,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 May 2016 88,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 May 2015 86,818 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,462 miles

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

exhaust system corroding.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,621 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,632 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,913 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,523 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 RVT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

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

Is YR02 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 RVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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