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FN52 YDV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,521 mi
Last recorded87,521 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 87,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,894 miles

both rear springs rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,290 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,577 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,931 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 82,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,468 miles

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

Offside tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 25 May 2012 69,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 69,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,863 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 YDV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

FN52 YDV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FN52 YDV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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