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EN02 CVK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,682 mi
Last recorded129,682 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 CVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 129,682 miles

drivers seat can only be moved using memory controls

rear discs corroded

screen damage

Fail 27 Nov 2025 129,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

drivers seat can only be moved using memory controls

rear discs corroded

screen damage

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,565 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake discs corroded/poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 129,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake discs corroded/poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 129,299 miles

near side rear tyre has age related cracking on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,189 miles

brake pedal rubber split

oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

screen damage

Fail 29 Nov 2021 128,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber split

oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

screen damage

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 127,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 125,082 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 125,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,530 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

temp repair carried out on rear silencer

Fail 29 Nov 2018 119,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

temp repair carried out on rear silencer

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,308 miles

off side rear tyre worn inner edge and side wall damage

oil leak

scree damage in zone a

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,718 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,478 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,543 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

after market front wheels/tyres run very close to the front hub

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre brake light not fully working

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2014 89,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

after market front wheels/tyres run very close to the front hub

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre brake light not fully working

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,759 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 7 Jun 2011 65,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,165 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,433 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,723 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EN02 CVK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EN02 CVK, 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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EN02 CVK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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