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FY52 UGB

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,491 mi
Last recorded94,491 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 UGB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 94,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,069 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 75,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 70,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,626 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 47,094 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,287 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,334 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 41,134 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 31,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,003 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 UGB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

FY52 UGB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is FY52 UGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 UGB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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