2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · PY52 HRZ
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 108,321 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY52 HRZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 108,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY52 HRZ 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 (PY52 HRZ) between November 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
PY52 HRZ Mileage History
- 17/11/2021103,153 mi
- 22/11/2022104,775 mi+1,622 mi
- 15/02/2024107,493 mi+2,718 mi
- 27/02/2025108,321 mi+828 mi
Average of roughly 1,576 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
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