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YR02 RVZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,157 mi
Last recorded120,157 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 120,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 111,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 106,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,845 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 100,845 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 95,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 95,555 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 90,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,444 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,627 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,015 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,036 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inside edge

n/s/r tyre starting to crack around outer shoulder

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 RVZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

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

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