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FY52 OWG

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,673 mi
Last recorded170,673 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 170,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 162,429 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 162,429 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 152,155 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 151,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear coil springs slight corrosion

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure and corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 115,310 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 115,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 101,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,186 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 81,075 miles

off side rear and near side rear strut top clamps deterated

Fail 22 Oct 2009 81,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 73,917 miles

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 27 Oct 2007 65,491 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 57,903 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,903 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FY52 OWG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

FY52 OWG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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