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FN52 HFR

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,612 mi
Last recorded85,612 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2024 85,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2024 85,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 81,974 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 81,974 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 81,171 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 78,859 miles

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water ingress, but still has beam and produces enough light (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on the coil spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 78,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked down to the cords and slightly mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water ingress, but still has beam and produces enough light (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on the coil spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre's feathering inner shoulder

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

offside front floor pan has damage

Fail 23 Nov 2018 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions outside fitted to the inside (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre's feathering inner shoulder

offside front floor pan has damage

Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,195 miles

both rear tyres are feathering on inner edge

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder & has small cuts on shoulder

Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,723 miles

Nearside Front inner side wall damage

offside front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder & has small cuts

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,683 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 68,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front and rear brake pads (4mm)

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust clamp loose ( no leaks & still secure)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,325 miles

chips in windscreen

slight exhaust blow

slight movement to o/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen

slight exhaust blow

slight movement to o/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,976 miles

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 52,991 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

shock absorbers best replaced in pairs

Pass 20 Sep 2008 51,164 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,248 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 HFR 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 FN52 HFR, 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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FN52 HFR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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