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FN52 WDX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,571 mi
Last recorded86,571 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 WDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,961 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 84,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,127 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 8 Aug 2017 82,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,672 miles

E/M/L light on

Fail 2 Aug 2016 79,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E/M/L light on

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread cracking 215/50/17 and o/s/f tyre wear to edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,199 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,466 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,127 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jul 2013 73,121 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,159 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,501 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

n/s/r tyre started to crack

Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,536 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,008 miles

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

engine management light is ON

Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 52,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 49,007 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 WDX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

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

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