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FN52 HGE

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,530 mi
Last recorded102,530 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 102,530 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 102,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,997 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 10 Dec 2011 92,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

airbag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 10 Dec 2010 87,336 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,336 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 77,965 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 77,934 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight cut to inner side wall

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking to side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,433 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 50,317 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 50,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

no effort from o/s handbrake

adjusted lights

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 HGE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

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

Is FN52 HGE safe to buy?

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