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AV02 JXW

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,910 mi
Last recorded85,910 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 JXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,910 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,909 miles

Both rear inner arch areas corroded

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 83,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,323 miles

Offside inner wing corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,579 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 81,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,646 miles

both rear inner arch areas corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,259 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 79,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,828 miles

both front inner wheel arch areas slightly corroded

nearside rear top shock absorber mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 76,819 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wheel arch areas slightly corroded

nearside rear top shock absorber mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,962 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,139 miles

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

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,108 miles

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 50,637 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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AV02 JXW 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 84%.

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 AV02 JXW, 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 AV02 JXW registered?

AV02 JXW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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