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YR02 RVX

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

132,381 mi
Last recorded132,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 132,381 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 131,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 128,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 128,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 126,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 126,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 126,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 124,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,952 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 119,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,841 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre of underside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre of underside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,549 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 98,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,765 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 65,381 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp has stone chip but does not affect headlamp pattern

wiperblades starting to smear

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 RVX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 RVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR02 RVX registered?

YR02 RVX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is YR02 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 RVX shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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