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FG52 TEY

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,480 mi
Last recorded119,480 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 119,480 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,009 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 110,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,260 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,969 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 86,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 74,228 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,770 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,914 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,760 miles

n/side front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

o/side front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 47,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake discs wearing thin front & rear.

brake fluid level between min & max levels.

n/side front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

o/side front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,021 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,381 miles

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE 2mm TREAD. †O/SIDE FRONT TYRE 3mm TREAD †NAIL INTREAD OF REAR N/SIDE TYRE.

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 TEY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG52 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

FG52 TEY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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