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YR02 RZK

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,779 mi
Last recorded131,779 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 131,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 122,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 116,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 109,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear arch corroded

play in nearside front topmount

Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear arch corroded

play in nearside front topmount

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,793 miles

Oil leak

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing badly inner edges

slight cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,747 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,867 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 RZK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR02 RZK registered?

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

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