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DO02 DHO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,020 mi
Last recorded52,020 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO02 DHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 52,020 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 52,019 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,233 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 47,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,953 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,267 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,221 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,720 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,263 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,056 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 34,987 miles

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

front windows tinted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,297 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 14,553 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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DO02 DHO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DO02 DHO, 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 DO02 DHO registered?

DO02 DHO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is DO02 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DO02 DHO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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