2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · PK02 SDO
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 89,333 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK02 SDO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2024
- 89,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK02 SDO 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 (PK02 SDO) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
PK02 SDO Mileage History
- 16/06/202286,737 mi
- 10/07/202388,353 mi+1,616 mi
- 10/07/202388,356 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/202489,333 mi+977 mi
Average of roughly 1,259 miles per year across 4 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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