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FY52 GJJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,567 mi
Last recorded93,567 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,567 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge

front brake disks worn

Pass 18 Dec 2010 79,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,095 miles

bonnet difficult to open and secure

front and rear brake discs poor condition

osf seat belt retraction poor

osr tyre 1.6mm

Fail 12 Jan 2010 71,095 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open and secure

front and rear brake discs poor condition

osf seat belt retraction poor

osr tyre 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,751 miles

bonnet cable sticking

front discs corroding

tyres low in places

Fail 6 Jan 2009 61,751 miles

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

bonnet cable sticking

front discs corroding

tyres low in places

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,761 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 26,566 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 GJJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GJJ, 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 GJJ registered?

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

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