MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Gearbox to chassis earth lead broken
Nearside headlamp lens discoloured
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both front susp top mount bearings seizing up.
Noise on engine suspect from timing chain area.
Oil leak from around oil cooler.
Play found in n/s/f anti roll bar drop linkage.
Play found in steering rack.
Slight play in both front lower ball joints.
Both front top susp bearing starting to seize.
O/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.
Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop linkage
Slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint
Slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint.
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Both front top susp bearing starting to seize.
Front brake pads low.
O/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.
Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop linkage
Slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint
Slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre been run flat
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY52 GHB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GHB, 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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FY52 GHB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2002.
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