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FG52 TKV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,652 miles

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

Oil leak

damage near side mirror case

engine management light on

exhaust blow at fron flex

uneven wear near side front tyre

wear rear axel mount bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2012 94,652 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage near side mirror case

engine management light on

exhaust blow at fron flex

uneven wear near side front tyre

wear rear axel mount bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,225 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,425 miles

Heat shield resting on exhaust at rear.

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Heat shield resting on exhaust at rear.

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,293 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 10 Dec 2005 39,770 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 TKV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 TKV, 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 FG52 TKV registered?

FG52 TKV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is FG52 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 TKV 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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