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2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · BL52 GCZ

BL52 GCZ

2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 139,669 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
SAAB 9-3
Year / Origin
2002 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
139,669 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1985cc
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BL52 GCZ Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2022
  • 139,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BL52 GCZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-3 (BL52 GCZ) between September 2022 and September 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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2002 Common Problems
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30
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
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