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FN52 VFM

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,823 mi
Last recorded113,823 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 106,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,016 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 103,014 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,232 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,988 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,816 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 87,815 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,034 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 79,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,221 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 68,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,926 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,319 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 27,458 miles

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

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

grease leaking from o.s inner drive shaft boot

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,458 miles

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

grease leaking from o.s inner drive shaft boot

Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,521 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 21,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,082 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 VFM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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