2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · RX51 SYH
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 130,787 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX51 SYH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2026
- 130,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX51 SYH 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 (RX51 SYH) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RX51 SYH Mileage History
- 25/11/2021128,380 mi
- 26/01/2023128,496 mi+116 mi
- 22/03/2025128,567 mi+71 mi
- 02/03/2026130,787 mi+2,220 mi
Average of roughly 564 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bulkhead CrackingSerious
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