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AO02 UNN

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,623 mi
Last recorded157,623 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 157,623 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 157,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 156,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,623 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 152,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 151,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 149,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 147,881 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 147,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,163 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 132,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 126,819 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 122,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 118,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 118,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 113,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 113,050 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,368 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 101,368 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 97,147 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 90,142 miles

nearside rear upper brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear upper brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,748 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 85,748 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 73,591 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 73,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 55,252 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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AO02 UNN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO02 UNN, 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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What year was AO02 UNN registered?

AO02 UNN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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