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FN52 YDE

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,773 mi
Last recorded176,773 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 176,773 miles

outer sill covers fitted . not allowing a full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2016 167,579 miles

both sides front wheel arch covers insecure

lip on front brake disc

rear brake pads half- worn

slight play at both sides front suspension ball joints

slight play at both sides rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 2 May 2015 155,975 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 155,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2014 142,435 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 142,435 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 128,266 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 123,979 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 123,979 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 113,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 113,728 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 109,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 106,726 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 106,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2008 103,817 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 98,824 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 95,375 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 92,114 miles

advise rear tyres featherd

advise screen chipped

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 YDE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE registered?

FN52 YDE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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