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AV02 OES

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,031 mi
Last recorded119,031 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OES
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 119,031 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,428 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,465 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,888 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 99,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,014 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 95,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 88,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe/centre clip area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 85,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 80,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 76,258 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 70,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 63,389 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,596 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,157 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 OES is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

AV02 OES is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is AV02 OES safe to buy?

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