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YR02 RYV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,673 mi
Last recorded113,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 RYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2021 113,673 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 106,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,714 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,152 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,579 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,812 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,545 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 RYV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

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

Is YR02 RYV safe to buy?

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