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FY52 OWF

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,614 mi
Last recorded220,614 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 220,614 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 216,752 miles

Nearside Rear seat has child seat fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 212,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 209,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 193,824 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp beam works but poor

Fail 13 May 2013 193,824 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

headlamp beam works but poor

nsf tyre has been repaired

Pass 31 May 2012 177,327 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal fillings around bottom pulley

Fail 19 May 2012 177,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal fillings around bottom pulley

Pass 28 May 2011 164,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 147,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 132,831 miles

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

o/s front seat belt slow retracting

Fail 12 May 2009 132,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front seat belt slow retracting

Pass 23 Apr 2008 115,245 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 115,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 100,458 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 91,204 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 91,040 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FY52 OWF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

FY52 OWF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is FY52 OWF safe to buy?

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