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RJ02 KBY

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,149 mi
Last recorded158,149 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 KBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 158,149 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r brake disc's corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2009 150,725 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 138,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 138,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 126,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 126,958 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 114,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 114,223 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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RJ02 KBY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,724 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ02 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ02 KBY registered?

RJ02 KBY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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