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9-3 SE TURBO · Blue

VA02 PTU
SAAB VA02 PTU
MOTValid
MOT due2 Jul 2026
First reg1 Jun 2002
Mileage156,634 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due31 Aug 2025

Vehicle age

24 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 November 2025.

PASSED · 3 Jul 2025
Test date3 Jul 2025
Expiry2 Jul 2026
Test number361527324485
Mileage156,634 mi
FAILED · 16 Aug 2024
Test date16 Aug 2024
Expiry
Test number578646410782
Mileage156,589 mi
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch Marked Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch Marked Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch Marked Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch Marked Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisorySill Covers Fitted
PASSED · 1 Oct 2022
Test date1 Oct 2022
Expiry30 Sep 2023
Test number660324830644
Mileage153,362 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 1 Oct 2021
Test date1 Oct 2021
Expiry30 Sep 2022
Test number520115310208
Mileage153,249 mi
PASSED · 30 Sep 2020
Test date30 Sep 2020
Expiry29 Sep 2021
Test number382775569613
Mileage153,231 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 30 Sep 2020
Test date30 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number820035070564
Mileage153,231 mi
PrsRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 14 May 2019
Test date14 May 2019
Expiry13 Dec 2020
Test number619774436814
Mileage152,804 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 14 Jun 2018
Test date14 Jun 2018
Expiry13 Jun 2019
Test number402389789165
Mileage150,376 mi
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 14 Jun 2018
Test date14 Jun 2018
Expiry
Test number913127953240
Mileage150,376 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 11 Apr 2017
Test date11 Apr 2017
Expiry10 Apr 2018
Test number196063078774
Mileage147,042 mi
Advisoryboth rear inner wheel arches have corrosion and the metal is soft
Advisoryexhaust heat shield loose under body
FAILED · 12 Oct 2016
Test date12 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number351935459314
Mileage143,859 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailCentre Front registration plate deteriorated front number plate broken (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 28 Oct 2015
Test date28 Oct 2015
Expiry27 Oct 2016
Test number412815701742
Mileage135,509 mi
AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded
AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has bad inner tread wear and is on 2mm
AdvisoryOffside front tyre has inner tread wear and is on 2mm
Advisoryfront number plate cracked but can be read ok
FAILED · 28 Oct 2015
Test date28 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number889570831021
Mileage135,506 mi
FailNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded
AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has bad inner tread wear and is on 2mm
AdvisoryOffside front tyre has inner tread wear and is on 2mm
Advisoryfront number plate cracked but can be read ok
PASSED · 13 Aug 2014
Test date13 Aug 2014
Expiry12 Aug 2015
Test number719415824265
Mileage125,819 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredosr brake disc rusty
User Enterednsr tyre worn close to wear bars
FAILED · 13 Aug 2014
Test date13 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number957075524268
Mileage125,819 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredosr brake disc rusty
User Enterednsr tyre worn close to wear bars
PASSED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry8 Aug 2013
Test number207542322290
Mileage105,197 mi
PASSED · 28 Apr 2011
Test date28 Apr 2011
Expiry27 Apr 2012
Test number318898111198
Mileage88,651 mi
FAILED · 27 Apr 2011
Test date27 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number536807411186
Mileage88,629 mi
FailTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2011
Test date25 Mar 2011
Expiry16 Apr 2012
Test number196304081424
Mileage88,502 mi
PASSED · 7 Apr 2010
Test date7 Apr 2010
Expiry16 Apr 2011
Test number631037590071
Mileage84,659 mi
PASSED · 17 Apr 2009
Test date17 Apr 2009
Expiry16 Apr 2010
Test number481407009175
Mileage80,652 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisoryrear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
PASSED · 29 Jan 2008
Test date29 Jan 2008
Expiry28 Jan 2009
Test number382459028045
Mileage65,116 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 4 Jan 2007
Test date4 Jan 2007
Expiry3 Jan 2008
Test number503654007077
Mileage48,837 mi
FAILED · 3 Jan 2007
Test date3 Jan 2007
Expiry
Test number761143507099
Mileage48,792 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredAdvise nail in n/s/r tyre.
PASSED · 15 Nov 2005
Test date15 Nov 2005
Expiry14 Nov 2006
Test number983219015376
Mileage23,046 mi