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FY52 GGF

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,975 mi
Last recorded93,975 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,975 miles

headlamp mainbeam warning light not working

offside front tyre wearing low (approx 3mm tread)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 93,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp mainbeam warning light not working

offside front tyre wearing low (approx 3mm tread)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 84,290 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,365 miles

offside front anti roll bar link ball joint seal split

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,890 miles

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn around inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,210 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,253 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 14,860 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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FY52 GGF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY52 GGF, 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 FY52 GGF registered?

FY52 GGF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FY52 GGF safe to buy?

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