2002 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · YJ52 HCG
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 68,535 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ52 HCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2024
- 68,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ52 HCG 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 (YJ52 HCG) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
YJ52 HCG Mileage History
- 12/01/202263,017 mi
- 14/01/202263,025 mi+8 mi
- 29/11/202265,980 mi+2,955 mi
- 05/12/202265,983 mi+3 mi
- 24/01/202468,535 mi+2,552 mi
Average of roughly 2,717 miles per year across 5 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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