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DA02 OCR

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,981 mi
Last recorded143,981 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 OCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 143,981 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 136,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 134,774 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns front and os rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch at rear corroded in non prescribed area

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside parking brake lagging in operation

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead slight corrosion (2.1.2 (e) (i))

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2022 134,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns front and os rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch at rear corroded in non prescribed area

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside parking brake lagging in operation

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead slight corrosion (2.1.2 (e) (i))

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2021 134,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake lagging in operation

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 134,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at front in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake lagging in operation

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective flange clamp missing advise replacement , system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi , advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective flange clamp missing , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

parking brake application uneven , os lagging in operation

Fail 8 Jul 2020 134,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi , advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective flange clamp missing , system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Side repeater incorrect colour os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake application uneven , os lagging in operation

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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 exhaust slightly deteriorated and clamp missing

Fail 24 Jun 2019 133,995 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 exhaust slightly deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 130,885 miles

1,rear axle tread worn on inner shoulders. 2,o/s rear tyre walls showing signs of perishing/cracking.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 130,883 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

1,rear axle tread worn on inner shoulders. 2,o/s rear tyre walls showing signs of perishing/cracking.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 126,839 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

slight movement in steering column

Pass 10 Jun 2016 122,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bulk head appears to flex when steering rocked side to side under load.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 116,743 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

deep cut in ns front tyre tread

ns wiper blade slightly deteriorated, advise replcement

oil level low and oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 116,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

deep cut in ns front tyre tread

ns wiper blade slightly deteriorated, advise replcement

oil level low and oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 103,189 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

os rear tyre has slight inner sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2013 96,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,830 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,902 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 82,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,544 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 49,544 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 44,968 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 44,968 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 31,812 miles

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

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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DA02 OCR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA02 OCR, 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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DA02 OCR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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