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FG52 TKT

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,369 mi
Last recorded117,369 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 117,369 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 112,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 112,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 85,865 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 76,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 65,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,777 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 TKT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TKT, 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 TKT registered?

FG52 TKT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FG52 TKT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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