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FY52 HWJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,343 mi
Last recorded126,343 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 HWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 126,343 miles

o/s/f seatbelt does not fully return

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Free play at steering wheel

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 126,343 miles

Offside 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)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Free play at steering wheel

Plastic sill covers fitted

o/s/f seatbelt does not fully return

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,920 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heatsheild insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heatsheild insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 110,677 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2013 110,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,217 miles

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,469 miles

both no plates poor condition

oil leak from o/s of engine

Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both no plates poor condition

oil leak from o/s of engine

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,963 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2008 53,955 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,518 miles

O/s rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm.Rear seat belts not fully checked due to childs seats.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,550 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 27,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 HWJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

FY52 HWJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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