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DE52 OYJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,115 mi
Last recorded151,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 OYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 151,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 145,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 139,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,895 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 133,892 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,964 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,194 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,551 miles

Anti skid warning light illuminated

Both nearside and offside front anti roll bar link upper dust covers split

Offside front inner cv boot is split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,747 miles

suspect slight play at offside front track control arm inner joint

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,788 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 77,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 56,937 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 56,937 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front registration plate cracked advise replace

nearside rear tyre side wall cut not deep enough to reach ply chords

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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DE52 OYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE52 OYJ, 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 DE52 OYJ registered?

DE52 OYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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