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FY52 GHK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,546 mi
Last recorded198,546 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 198,546 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2015 198,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 181,771 miles

n/s front door corroded

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge?

n/s rear wheel arch corroded??

rear no plate starting to delaminate (marginal pass)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 162,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 143,900 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 143,900 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 127,502 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 111,697 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 111,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,460 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 59,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 55,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 46,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 45,728 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 GHK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

FY52 GHK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is FY52 GHK safe to buy?

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