2002 Saab 9-3 2.2L Diesel · SG52 SDX
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 114,431 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2015.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jul 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG52 SDX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2014
- 114,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG52 SDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-3 (SG52 SDX) between December 2006 and November 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
SG52 SDX Mileage History
- 13/12/200672,611 mi
- 06/12/200775,022 mi+2,411 mi
- 13/11/200878,851 mi+3,829 mi
- 07/12/200985,332 mi+6,481 mi
- 22/11/201091,284 mi+5,952 mi
- 22/11/201091,284 mi
- 05/12/201196,461 mi+5,177 mi
- 06/12/201196,461 mi
- 24/11/2012103,947 mi+7,486 mi
- 28/11/2012103,949 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/2013109,242 mi+5,293 mi
- 28/11/2013109,242 mi
- 18/11/2014114,431 mi+5,189 mi
- 19/11/2014114,431 mi
Average of roughly 5,271 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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