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FY52 GHD

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,859 mi
Last recorded122,859 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,859 miles

under body corrsion

Pass 20 Dec 2021 122,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

moisture in offside headlight, poor beam image

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 118,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 118,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,390 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 115,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,398 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 114,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil Low Topped up

Fail 22 Mar 2013 107,740 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Low Topped up

Pass 10 Apr 2012 105,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,812 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

air bag light on

front brake discs rusty

long hand brake travel

slight run out off side front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,045 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 4 Feb 2009 58,962 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,952 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,683 miles

both rear tyres have a small cut down to chords

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,721 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screw in nearside rear tyre.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FY52 GHD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GHD, 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 GHD registered?

FY52 GHD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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