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RV02 RJX

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,187 mi
Last recorded167,187 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 RJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 167,187 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 162,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 157,556 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 157,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 151,478 miles

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 8 Aug 2012 147,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 147,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box clamp deterioated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 142,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 136,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 136,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 125,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 115,646 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 115,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 100,099 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Oct 2007 100,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2006 77,849 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,988 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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RV02 RJX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV02 RJX, 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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RV02 RJX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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