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FY52 USB

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,334 mi
Last recorded99,334 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,334 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,645 miles

exhaust heat shield is insecure

some corrosion present on o/s/f lower inner arch

Fail 25 Feb 2011 90,645 miles

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

exhaust heat shield is insecure

some corrosion present on o/s/f lower inner arch

Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,857 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,470 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 USB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 USB, 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 USB registered?

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

Is FY52 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 USB shows 8 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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