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AU51 TOP

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

127,252 mi
Last recorded127,252 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 TOP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 127,252 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 127,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,840 miles

Sill trims fitted

Pass 15 May 2023 123,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe, flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 120,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 110,858 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,621 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 105,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,812 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,620 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 93,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 87,138 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 87,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2015 79,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 79,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 68,926 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 64,259 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 64,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,590 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,056 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,482 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,991 miles

hairline crack in nearside rear indicator lens

small oil leak around sump plug

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,218 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,398 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 23,108 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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AU51 TOP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 AU51 TOP, 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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AU51 TOP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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