2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · GX53 CJE
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 107,803 km. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 107,803 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX53 CJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2024
- 107,803 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX53 CJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-3 (GX53 CJE) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX53 CJE Odometer History
- 09/11/2021100,106 mi
- 02/11/2022103,305 mi+3,199 mi
- 02/11/2022103,309 mi+4 mi
- 01/11/2023106,361 km
- 29/11/2024107,803 km+1,442 km
Average of roughly 2,519 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Engine Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Poor PCV design and long service intervals lead to oil breaking down and blocking the oil pickup strainer.
- 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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