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FY52 GHB

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,397 mi
Last recorded189,397 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 189,397 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 189,397 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 189,396 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 183,297 miles

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 183,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 178,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 169,140 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 168,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 160,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 149,819 miles

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.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 137,893 miles

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.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 137,727 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 137,582 miles

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.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 124,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2008 112,235 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 102,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 92,001 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 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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