2002 SAAB — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SAAB
- Year
- 2002
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1985 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 6 December 2014
- Last recorded mileage
- 56,703 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2002 Saab has 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 56,703 miles. While it has passed its tests, the pattern of issues suggests significant ongoing maintenance needs.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,508 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage over its 24-year lifespan.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension arm failures/advisories from 2009 to 2013 indicate chronic wear.
- Exhaust system had a major leak (Jul 2008 advisory) and a major failure (Jul 2010).
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged (Jul 2009 failure) points to past neglect.
- The vehicle is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,508 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
- All major failures were promptly rectified and retested successfully.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | PASS | 56,703 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2007 | PASS | 64,395 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2008 | PASS | 69,875 mi |
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) USER ENTERED offside rear tyre slight sidewall deterioration
|
| Jul 2009 | FAIL | 75,687 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
|
| Jul 2009 | PASS | 75,739 mi |
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
|
| Jul 2010 | FAIL | 81,808 mi |
FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) USER ENTERED near side off side wiper blades split not excessive USER ENTERED near side rear tyre deterated
|
| Jul 2010 | PASS | 81,867 mi |
USER ENTERED near side off side wiper blades split not excessive USER ENTERED near side rear tyre deterated
|
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 86,513 mi |
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) ADVISORY Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) USER ENTERED off side rear tyre iner side wall detteration USER ENTERED rear exhaust heat shead loose USER ENTERED slight movement flex steering rack to bulk head mounting
|
| Dec 2012 | FAIL | 94,423 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 94,427 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| Dec 2013 | FAIL | 101,565 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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| Dec 2013 | PASS | 101,565 mi |
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD02 JKJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.