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FG52 TBX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,075 mi
Last recorded117,075 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 117,075 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 117,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 111,931 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)

Offside 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)

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,551 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 108,449 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer brake lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Jun 2015 108,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer brake lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 104,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 100,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 96,535 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 96,519 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,064 miles

Engine management lamp On ? Also dashboard info system reporting:- brake lamp fault ? ride stability fault & lock system fault.

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,972 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 84,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,579 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 13 Oct 2007 71,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 71,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,700 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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FG52 TBX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG52 TBX, 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 FG52 TBX registered?

FG52 TBX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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