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FN52 HFW

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,333 mi
Last recorded196,333 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 196,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 195,107 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak (oil cooler)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 186,901 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 177,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 171,563 miles

exhaust hanger missing

nail in o/s/f tyre

screw in n/s/r tyre (outer shoulder)

slight corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 22 Nov 2013 153,744 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Nov 2013 153,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2012 134,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on middle/rear exhaust hangers

slight oil leak from g/box

Fail 14 Nov 2012 134,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on middle/rear exhaust hangers

slight oil leak from g/box

Pass 15 Nov 2011 116,239 miles

front splitter/undertray broken & slightly insecure

o/s/f lower arm rear bush petrudes from housing compared to n/s.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,738 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 101,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,247 miles

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

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

passenger seat beltslow to retract

Fail 6 Nov 2008 74,240 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

passenger seat beltslow to retract

Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,799 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 24,118 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FN52 HFW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

FN52 HFW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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