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FB52 BWY

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,634 mi
Last recorded106,634 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 BWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,634 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,617 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 106,617 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 105,431 miles

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

corrosion all over

Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 102,859 miles

Exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,523 miles

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection off adult seat belt

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,624 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,977 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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FB52 BWY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FB52 BWY, 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 FB52 BWY registered?

FB52 BWY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FB52 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 BWY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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