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ARG 779

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,503 mi
Last recorded106,503 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARG 779
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 103,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside rear park brake poor.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,546 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 100,546 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 97,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from v-band clamp+minor hole before backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge+2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust very corroded ,not leaking time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2021 95,294 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust very corroded ,not leaking time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,017 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside park brake inefficient

park brake efficiency low 19%

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 92,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,596 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

offside rear indicator losing colour

offside repeater losing colour

park brake application uneven

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

offside rear indicator losing colour

offside repeater losing colour

park brake application uneven

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,395 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly

park brake application uneven

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,891 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner side edge

rear silencer box outer cover corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2016 85,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner side edge

both front tyres wearing on inner side edges

rear silencer box outer cover corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,973 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,038 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,570 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,963 miles

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

both rear brake disc plates heavily pitted and lipped

Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,963 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both rear brake disc plates heavily pitted and lipped

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,432 miles

all four tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 531,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,235 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape

both rear tyres perished

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

off side front tyre warn on inner and outer edges

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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ARG 779 is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ARG 779, 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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ARG 779 is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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