2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · LB02 OVM
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2002. Recorded mileage 65,687 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB02 OVM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2021
- 65,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB02 OVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-3 (LB02 OVM) between May 2005 and October 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
LB02 OVM Mileage History
- 18/05/200514,284 mi
- 10/05/200617,615 mi+3,331 mi
- 25/05/200724,020 mi+6,405 mi
- 20/05/200829,232 mi+5,212 mi
- 20/05/200829,232 mi
- 07/05/200934,982 mi+5,750 mi
- 10/05/201038,993 mi+4,011 mi
- 11/05/201144,140 mi+5,147 mi
- 03/05/201249,357 mi+5,217 mi
- 29/04/201352,360 mi+3,003 mi
- 30/04/201352,360 mi
- 25/04/201455,731 mi+3,371 mi
- 25/04/201455,731 mi
- 20/04/201557,211 mi+1,480 mi
- 19/04/201658,337 mi+1,126 mi
- 19/04/201658,337 mi
- 19/04/201759,870 mi+1,533 mi
- 19/04/201759,870 mi
- 20/04/201861,052 mi+1,182 mi
- 20/04/201861,052 mi
- 27/03/201962,100 mi+1,048 mi
- 15/10/202064,912 mi+2,812 mi
- 14/10/202165,687 mi+775 mi
- 14/10/202165,687 mi
Average of roughly 3,133 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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