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FY52 OWK

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,528 mi
Last recorded118,528 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,528 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 118,528 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 108,061 miles

Exhaust mounting broken/corroded but system still adequately supported

Pass 17 Dec 2012 94,565 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake discs hav slight wear

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2012 94,565 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake discs hav slight wear

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,657 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,596 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 72,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,242 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 46,242 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,114 miles

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

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 OWK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

FY52 OWK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FY52 OWK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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