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FG52 TKY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,139 mi
Last recorded95,139 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 92,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,553 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,021 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack assembly (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing off on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,836 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,695 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,817 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly corroded

front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside front tyre sits very close to lower wishbone on full lock suggesting steering set up incorrect, reccomend further inspection

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,864 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,571 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,041 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,798 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 23,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge..

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 15,048 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 TKY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKY, 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 TKY registered?

FG52 TKY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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