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FB52 DCY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 118,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,869 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 13 Feb 2014 79,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,619 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,098 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,656 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,651 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,548 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 51,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,726 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 44,726 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,711 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 DCY 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 63.2%.

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 FB52 DCY, 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 FB52 DCY registered?

FB52 DCY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FB52 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 DCY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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