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FN52 YDK

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,384 mi
Last recorded137,384 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 137,384 miles

centre exhaust flexi pipe blowing

centre exhaust heat shield loose and fouling

offside front suspension arm centre bush worn as marked

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2017 137,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

centre exhaust flexi pipe blowing

centre exhaust heat shield loose and fouling

engine light on

offside front suspension arm centre bush worn as marked

oil leak

strong advise possible servo / air noise. unable to detect

Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,832 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges,nsf worse

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,151 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,222 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,222 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

oil level low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,075 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,119 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 YDK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

FN52 YDK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FN52 YDK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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