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FY52 GJG

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,005 mi
Last recorded120,005 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GJG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 120,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,376 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,858 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 99,757 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure lense (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,526 miles

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)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,110 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs worn

Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 70,784 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,334 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,361 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,693 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 31,693 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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 GJG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol 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 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

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

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