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FY52 NVA

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,411 mi
Last recorded139,411 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 NVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 139,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2013 139,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 125,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ignition switch sticky

Pass 18 Feb 2011 100,108 miles

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

both rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,767 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,767 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Feb 2009 61,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,040 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,952 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 43,087 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,064 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,699 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 NVA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

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

Is FY52 NVA safe to buy?

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