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CF52 HVE

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,022 mi
Last recorded116,022 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 HVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 116,022 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,170 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 110,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,457 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 93,445 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded

Rear Brake Discs Worn And Corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,803 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,426 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,709 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 71,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake cable rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 42,230 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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CF52 HVE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF52 HVE, 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.

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What year was CF52 HVE registered?

CF52 HVE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is CF52 HVE safe to buy?

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