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AO02 UNU

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 66,170 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 66,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 60,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 57,186 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,095 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 50,070 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 49,968 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks have slightly corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 48,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks have slightly corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 47,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vacuum pipes in engine bay perished and splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,431 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,353 miles

plastic covers fiitted

very slight seepage on power steering pipe

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,893 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% x1 of 2 side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering pipe weeping oil (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack weeping oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 35,891 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% x1 of 2 side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering pipe weeping oil (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack weeping oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,742 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,599 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,828 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,067 miles

Nearside front tyre badly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking

offside front tyre has slight cracking

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,003 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 UNU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNU, 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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AO02 UNU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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