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FY52 HWL

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 HWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,628 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,872 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HAS A SLIGHT BIND

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,703 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 77,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 77,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,004 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,401 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,696 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 HWL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

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

Is FY52 HWL safe to buy?

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