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FB52 DLF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,708 mi
Last recorded140,708 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 140,708 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2012 140,706 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 127,458 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 127,446 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 115,294 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 107,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 107,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 101,380 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 93,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,859 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 83,389 miles

both front tyres bald on edges.

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

rear discs,slight rust.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

slight imbalance front brakes !! tyres !!'

Fail 21 Nov 2006 83,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges.

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

rear discs,slight rust.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

slight imbalance front brakes !! tyres !!'

Pass 8 Dec 2005 72,128 miles

both reg plate bulbs in/op ,,replaced both 501.

raised the hieght level on both lights.

slight judder from n/s/r brake,caused by over spray paint on the disc face.

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 DLF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

FB52 DLF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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