MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
rear brake discs in poor condition
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)
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs surface corrosion
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust heat shield loose
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for FY52 NVA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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