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PJ52 HYF

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo74,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 HYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,115 miles

Nearside track rod end missalighned

Offside rear brake in need of attention

Rear discs in poor condition

Unable to spin nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,851 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 36,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,744 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 29,744 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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PJ52 HYF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 74,200 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ52 HYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ52 HYF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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