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FD52 JZO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,206 mi
Last recorded130,206 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 JZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 130,206 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,135 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 31 Jan 2014 124,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2012 115,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 108,987 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 108,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,327 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 102,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,481 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 96,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 91,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 86,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 82,002 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 77,359 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

rear brake discs a little rusty.

replaced o/s/f sidelight bulb.

slight wear to n/s/f top shocker mounting

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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FD52 JZO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD52 JZO, 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 FD52 JZO registered?

FD52 JZO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FD52 JZO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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