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AF02JBU
2002 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1985cc
General Information
- Registration AF02JBU
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1985cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
21
Passes
14
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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135 Total Defects Recorded
20 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 156,545 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 156,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,033 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,180 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 153,180 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,335 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023 14 Jun 202615 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,933 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock Absorber corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,933 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock Absorber corroded
- Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,488 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer, bracket rusted off, but still supported (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp, seal gone (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat joint, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer, bracket rusted off, but still supported (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp, seal gone (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,382 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorpan drain hole area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,170 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,170 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
30 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,825 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,298 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 135,298 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,332 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 14 Jun 202620 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 127,332 MI
14 Jun 20268 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,917 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
8 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,917 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,767 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
17 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
30 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,638 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 14 Jun 202630 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,638 MI
14 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,696 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,696 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,029 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011 14 Jun 20262 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,066 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2010 14 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,429 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,295 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2008 14 Jun 202626 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,846 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2007 14 Jun 202625 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 26,309 MI
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AF02JBU was registered on 2002-04-30
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