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AM52 HRC

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,049 mi
Last recorded102,049 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 102,049 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 102,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 100,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,739 miles

EM light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer poor

bolt missing from front exhaust downpipe bracket

Fail 24 Mar 2016 82,035 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer poor

bolt missing from front exhaust downpipe bracket

Pass 28 Jul 2012 81,551 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,550 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 74,273 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,143 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 26,660 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AM52 HRC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM52 HRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM52 HRC registered?

AM52 HRC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AM52 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 HRC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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