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G19 EMD

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,707 mi
Last recorded81,707 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 EMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 78,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,187 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section has small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 73,187 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section has small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,878 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,695 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 69,695 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,862 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured offside side repeater and offside rear indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,895 miles

corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing uneven

brake hose ferrules rusty

outer skin on back box of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,287 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,012 miles

slight corroson rear exhaust box

Fail 4 Mar 2013 47,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corroson rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,873 miles

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

front tyres wearing uneven and close to limit

offside rear tyre worn wavey in tread

repair to nearside front mirror

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,005 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,971 miles

front tyres wearing uneven and slight cut in offside font tyre tread

Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,046 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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G19 EMD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 G19 EMD, 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 G19 EMD registered?

G19 EMD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 April 2002.

Is G19 EMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G19 EMD 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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