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FN52 YDJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,090 mi
Last recorded144,090 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 144,090 miles

Engine light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 144,089 miles

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

Engine light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 132,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 132,026 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 117,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,708 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,455 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 107,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 102,083 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 97,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,131 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,865 miles

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

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 YDJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

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

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