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652 COO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

64,258 mi
Last recorded64,258 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration652 COO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,258 miles

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

Rear box corrosion

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 61,334 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 58,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,068 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,209 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 44,546 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion evident nearside and offside front inner brake discs

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight cracking evident on front and rear tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,196 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 42,361 miles

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 42,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 41,342 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 39,935 miles

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 39,040 miles

exhauste corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 37,024 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded/worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 35,905 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhauste corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 34,670 miles

nearside rear tyre small cut in tread

signs of grease around offside front inner driveshaft gaiter

slight damage to offside front wheel rim/tyre sidewall

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

slight wear evident nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 May 2010 32,911 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage evident

Pass 14 May 2009 30,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,012 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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652 COO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 652 COO, 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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652 COO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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