2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · VU52 HWF
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 63,036 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU52 HWF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 63,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU52 HWF 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 (VU52 HWF) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU52 HWF Mileage History
- 07/10/202261,741 mi
- 02/10/202362,610 mi+869 mi
- 04/10/202362,615 mi+5 mi
- 24/09/202463,036 mi+421 mi
Average of roughly 659 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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- 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
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- Direct Ignition (DI) Cassette FailureModerate
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