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DE52 OYL

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,951 mi
Last recorded65,951 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 OYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 65,951 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 65,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 85,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box to pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,718 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 64,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,143 miles

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

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

Sill guards fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2020 64,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Sill guards fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 63,324 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 61,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking up

Pass 24 May 2017 59,838 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2016 55,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 50,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer outer casing corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,618 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,571 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 27,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,800 miles

Front number plate Damaged on top left corner

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,531 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,579 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 9,004 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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DE52 OYL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 DE52 OYL, 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 OYL registered?

DE52 OYL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is DE52 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 OYL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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