2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · 18 AB
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 76,603 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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18 AB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 76,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
18 AB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-3 (18 AB) between February 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”.
18 AB Mileage History
- 28/02/200744,797 mi
- 10/03/200847,856 mi+3,059 mi
- 13/03/200847,860 mi+4 mi
- 26/03/200951,828 mi+3,968 mi
- 03/04/201056,871 mi+5,043 mi
- 11/04/201160,228 mi+3,357 mi
- 28/03/201265,452 mi+5,224 mi
- 27/03/201368,320 mi+2,868 mi
- 02/04/201492,182 mi+23,862 mi
- 28/04/201574,631 mi-17,551 mi
- 28/04/201574,631 mi
- 31/05/201675,232 mi+601 mi
- 23/09/202576,291 mi+1,059 mi
- 23/09/202576,291 mi
- 01/10/202676,603 mi+312 mi
Average of roughly 1,624 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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