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YR02 RYX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,663 mi
Last recorded195,663 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 195,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 193,661 miles

EML Light on

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 189,180 miles

Nearside mirror backing missing

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2019 185,741 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 178,785 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 173,803 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 173,801 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged twisted aswell (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 13 Dec 2017 173,764 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of O/S inner sill (5.2.6)

Very bad engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 167,620 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 162,735 miles

Centre Front Lower Engine oil seepage. Around rear main seal area

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Recommend that all wheel retaining bolts be torque to correct spec.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 162,735 miles

Centre Front Lower Engine oil seepage. Around rear main seal area

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose Retighten (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

Recommend that all wheel retaining bolts be torque to correct spec.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 157,989 miles

o/s/r brake disc very rusty / corrosion starting in n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 14 Dec 2013 153,030 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 147,505 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 142,057 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 135,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 129,637 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,076 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 123,992 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 108,219 miles

Ref. 874395157155

Fail 4 Jun 2007 108,219 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer rattle. Centre exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated. Fluctuation of O/S/F brake effort.(disc?)

Pass 24 May 2006 80,335 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 80,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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)

rear no plate poor condition

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 RYX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

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

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