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FN52 YDY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,306 mi
Last recorded108,306 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,835 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,721 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 67,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 53,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 40,540 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 YDY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN52 YDY registered?

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

Is FN52 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 YDY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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