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SG02 URS

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,958 mi
Last recorded79,958 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo74,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 URS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,958 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 69,068 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Apr 2008 68,669 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,340 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 50,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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SG02 URS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 74,200 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG02 URS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SG02 URS registered?

SG02 URS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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