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FY02 OAJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,441 mi
Last recorded91,441 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,441 miles

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,855 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,036 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off/side front abs ring corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,920 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 76,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,103 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,618 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,597 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 66,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,683 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,457 miles

rear exhaust clamp slighty corroaded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,495 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on ege

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,436 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,596 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,718 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 35,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,278 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,943 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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FY02 OAJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 FY02 OAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY02 OAJ registered?

FY02 OAJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is FY02 OAJ safe to buy?

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