CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN52 HGG

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,616 mi
Last recorded104,616 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 HGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in pivot point

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

undervehicle surface corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2019 104,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in pivot point

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

undervehicle surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted to vehcle

surface rust to shock absorber casings

underside of vehicle has surface rust to rear

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,129 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/f and n/s/f (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area slight corrosion (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 90,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,465 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 81,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Fail 13 Apr 2013 81,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,028 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 73,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,931 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,621 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,496 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 46,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,442 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,241 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN52 HGG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN52 HGG?

You can check the full history of FN52 HGG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN52 HGG registered?

FN52 HGG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FN52 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 HGG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN52 HGG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN52 HGG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.