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FN52 YDU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

248,246 mi
Last recorded248,246 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 248,246 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 233,330 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 232,803 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All position lamps not working front main beam and dip beam and os front side light (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing outer (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

rear sub frame and components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 225,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 217,677 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 196,395 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 196,395 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 175,185 miles

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

Front macpherson strut top mounts noisey when turned

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 152,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 130,587 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 130,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 114,085 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 101,845 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 101,845 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

both tank straps corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear on nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 10 Oct 2005 79,692 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 YDU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YDU, 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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FN52 YDU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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