2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RV02 GYF
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 82,884 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV02 GYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2025
- 82,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV02 GYF 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 (RV02 GYF) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RV02 GYF Mileage History
- 08/08/202270,125 mi
- 21/11/202378,054 mi+7,929 mi
- 23/11/202378,064 mi+10 mi
- 19/11/202482,806 mi+4,742 mi
- 25/06/202582,884 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 4,430 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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