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DE02 TNV

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,115 mi
Last recorded69,115 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 TNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,115 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 67,273 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,167 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 66,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre slight distortion developing in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre slight distortion of tread observed when rotated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,761 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 65,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 63,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,926 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,926 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,106 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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DE02 TNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE02 TNV, 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 DE02 TNV registered?

DE02 TNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for DE02 TNV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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