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YR02 RXZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,994 mi
Last recorded100,994 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,994 miles

eml on

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,990 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,374 miles

1. Both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,127 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 83,064 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 72,755 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 72,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 62,058 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management lamp iluminated.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,326 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,232 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall

cut in nearside rear wall

Fail 17 Jan 2011 51,232 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

cut in nearside rear wall

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,128 miles

covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,110 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 41,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YR02 RXZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

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

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