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FN52 WEC

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,416 mi
Last recorded114,416 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 WEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,797 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 101,311 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,895 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 89,893 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,833 miles

Excessive oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,193 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2010 711,141 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread in centre of tyres

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 12 Apr 2010 711,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on tread in centre of tyres

front numberplate starting to delaminate

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,523 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 63,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,531 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,034 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 51,285 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 WEC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

FN52 WEC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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