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FY52 USF

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 USF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 141,429 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 138,787 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust (middle pipe and rear box) are corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2012 132,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 127,156 miles

front tyre treads low

o/s/f shocker corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 118,986 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 108,085 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 108,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

o/s wiper blade split slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 57,606 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 USF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 USF, 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 USF registered?

FY52 USF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 2002.

Is FY52 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 USF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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