2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · HN02 HZM
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 66,086 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN02 HZM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/02/2025
- 66,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN02 HZM 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 (HN02 HZM) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HN02 HZM Mileage History
- 08/02/202262,895 mi
- 14/02/202364,068 mi+1,173 mi
- 13/02/202465,179 mi+1,111 mi
- 03/02/202566,086 mi+907 mi
Average of roughly 1,068 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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