2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · AK02 EZF
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 181,918 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK02 EZF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 181,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK02 EZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-3 (AK02 EZF) between July 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery cable loose (4.11 (a) (ii))”.
AK02 EZF Mileage History
- 10/07/2023176,770 mi
- 21/07/2023176,770 mi
- 08/07/2024181,918 mi+5,148 mi
- 17/07/2024181,918 mi
Average of roughly 5,040 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
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- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
The firewall where the steering rack is mounted can crack, leading to dangerous steering flex.
- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
The all-in-one ignition module fails due to heat and internal component aging.
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