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FN52 WDD

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 WDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 127,401 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 127,401 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,265 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 116,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 100,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,597 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,211 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 58,038 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 47,073 miles

both rear tyres are wearing out of shape on inner surface of tread

offside rear tyre has a lenth of wire sticking out of the inner sidewall possibly punctured

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 WDD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

FN52 WDD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FN52 WDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 WDD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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