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FY52 NUP

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,618 mi
Last recorded86,618 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 NUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust center brackett broken

Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust center brackett broken

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,493 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,145 miles

all brakes discs corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,938 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 53,938 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,693 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 45,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,478 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 NUP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUP, 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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FY52 NUP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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