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YR02 RXY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,479 mi
Last recorded55,479 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 55,479 miles

Rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 54,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,186 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,337 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 49,394 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 49,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,079 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 45,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 35,002 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 RXY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

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

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