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FN52 WEK

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,999 mi
Last recorded131,999 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 131,999 miles

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

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

nsr tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 129,455 miles

eml light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,387 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 126,387 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,832 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 102,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 91,951 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 91,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 82,793 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 72,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 72,868 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,383 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,889 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 WEK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

FN52 WEK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FN52 WEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 WEK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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