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YR02 RWY

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,331 mi
Last recorded143,331 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 143,331 miles

engine management light on.

oil leak front of engine.

part of exhaust system deterateing.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 143,331 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management light on.

oil leak front of engine.

part of exhaust system deterateing.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 131,788 miles

bonnet support strut weak

both rear indicators slightly faded

engine light on

front number plate delaminating

heavy engine oil leak evident

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

small nail in nearside rear tyre

travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2013 121,857 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 121,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

bad oil leak & splatter around belt area

bonnet strut weak

ns rear view mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 114,748 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 105,769 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,473 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,505 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,429 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 RWY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

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

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