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FY52 NVV

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,553 mi
Last recorded78,553 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 NVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,482 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air-bag warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,845 miles

e.m,l.light on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 100,149 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,224 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 94,116 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 74,273 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,149 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 50,338 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 NVV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY52 NVV registered?

FY52 NVV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is FY52 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 NVV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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