2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · OV51 GEU
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 99,156 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV51 GEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 99,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV51 GEU Mileage History
- 29/08/202398,089 mi
- 24/09/202498,990 mi+901 mi
- 25/09/202498,990 mi
- 16/09/202599,156 mi+166 mi
- 17/09/202599,156 mi
Average of roughly 520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV51 GEU 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 (OV51 GEU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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