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OY02SJO
2002 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration OY02SJO
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,918 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
16 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 152,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor X3 (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,545 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RESERVOIR (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS SENSOR NOT SECURED PROPERLY BUT SEIZED IN HOUSING (1.6 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 150,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER UNDER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER UNDER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RESERVOIR LEAK (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively SENSOR NOT SECURED PROPERLY (1.6 (c))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,550 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,778 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,548 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
23 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 141,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Engine light on befour 2008
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,421 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear axle has surface corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
27 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear axle has surface corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,827 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch walls to engine bay, behind linings, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to interior behind shock absorbers, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch walls to engine bay, behind linings, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,025 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres starting to perish. (cracking on sidewalls)
- Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lowest 28% (3.7.B.5b)
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,695 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- under tray
- sill covers fitted
- engine cover
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 137,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- under tray
- sill covers fitted
- engine cover
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,285 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- front and rear chassis corroded
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- front and rear chassis corroded
14 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,025 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,804 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 26 Jun 202628 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 131,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 122,846 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2012 26 Jun 202614 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,344 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011 26 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 104,918 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 26 Jun 202616 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 94,985 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 26 Jun 202616 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,995 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 66,551 MI
26 Jun 202628 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 66,551 MI
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OY02SJO was registered on 2002-03-11
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