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FN52 WEH

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,863 mi
Last recorded160,863 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 WEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 160,863 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 151,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 150,738 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

rear O/S registration plate light dim

Fail 7 Aug 2013 150,738 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear O/S registration plate light dim

Pass 22 Jun 2012 132,196 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 132,196 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 128,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 122,970 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 114,774 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 103,193 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2007 92,723 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 75,320 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 WEH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

FN52 WEH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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