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YR02 RVY

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 118,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 109,405 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 106,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 101,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,147 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 93,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,571 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 88,564 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,149 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 50,464 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on the inner edge

oil leak

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 RVY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

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

Is YR02 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 RVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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