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YR02 RWU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,137 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 66,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,444 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,216 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,810 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 44,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged,worn on edges

offsaide front tyre low on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,203 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,814 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,783 miles

offside front brakepad anti rattle spring missing

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,533 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread and worn on the outer edge badly and on the inner edge

offside front brake caliper anti squeel spring missing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,711 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 RWU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

YR02 RWU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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