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FN52 HFH

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,016 mi
Last recorded103,016 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,385cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,253 miles

rear imbalance close on brakes

second flexy pipe corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,423 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 82,418 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,431 miles

near and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2012 75,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,049 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 67,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,205 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 2 Oct 2010 58,989 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,332 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 21,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 11,925 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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FN52 HFH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FN52 HFH, 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 FN52 HFH registered?

FN52 HFH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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