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FN52 WDP

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,569 mi
Last recorded131,569 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 131,569 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 131,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,020 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 131,020 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 126,426 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 126,426 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight binding o/s/r brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2011 120,135 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 120,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 113,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 102,884 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 102,870 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 91,589 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 91,409 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,044 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,709 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 WDP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDP, 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 WDP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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