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FE52 JSU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,907 mi
Last recorded47,907 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 JSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 47,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 47,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,626 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL SLIGHTLY DETERIATED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,696 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear AXLE HAS CORROSION

Fail 7 Feb 2023 46,695 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear AXLE HAS CORROSION

Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,331 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,982 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 36,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,969 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 28,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,410 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,778 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,269 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,325 miles

rear silencer loose

Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,926 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,627 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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FE52 JSU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FE52 JSU, 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 FE52 JSU registered?

FE52 JSU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FE52 JSU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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