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FG52 TKX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,091 mi
Last recorded129,091 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 129,091 miles

front brake discs worn & rusty

front roll bar bushes worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mountings corroded

rear suspension top arms worn

Pass 17 Feb 2009 114,226 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 95,190 miles

Cut in side wall offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,160 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,446 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 46,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 39,619 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 39,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 39,619 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 39,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TKX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

FG52 TKX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is FG52 TKX safe to buy?

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