MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,612 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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) ()
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))
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))
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))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to front brake discs
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))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front inner side wall damage
offside front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder & has small cuts
Engine Cover Fitted
Engine management light on
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)
chips in windscreen
slight exhaust blow
slight movement to o/s/f lower suspension arm bush
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
both front tyres deteriorating
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
shock absorbers best replaced in pairs
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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