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FN52 WCT

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,116 mi
Last recorded94,116 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 94,116 miles

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler has a slight leak of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 92,072 miles

Front Both shock absorbers deteriorated and corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer - outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,876 miles

Central Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 89,504 miles

Offside steering rack has slight play in bush

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Apr 2018 87,661 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,294 miles

both the n/s front and rear tyres are cracking on the side walls, both just ok

n/s front arb link rubber slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight oil weep from gearbox and sump plug

Fail 28 Apr 2017 85,294 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

both the n/s front and rear tyres are cracking on the side walls, both just ok

n/s front arb link rubber slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight oil weep from gearbox and sump plug

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 80,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,554 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 70,630 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 65,058 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 65,052 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,359 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2010 54,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,894 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
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FN52 WCT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

FN52 WCT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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