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WF52 FLA

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,852 mi
Last recorded93,852 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,852 miles

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

corrosion in various places

Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,522 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

centre heat sheil insecure

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 92,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50zr16 (4.1.D.1a)

both front shock absorbers corroded

centre heat sheil insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,868 miles

offside front shock absorber heavily corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2016 89,867 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front shock absorber heavily corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,725 miles

engine management light on

front brake judder

front discs worn

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2015 81,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake judder

front discs worn

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,415 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust bracket not attached to exhaust but supporting exhaust

n/s h/lamp wiper parked in centre of light

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,276 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,691 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,939 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,049 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 28,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,758 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 11,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light on

air conditioning capsule under bonnet not supported

both sides front wheel arch splash panels insecure

right hand indicator tell-tale misaligned

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WF52 FLA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WF52 FLA, 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 WF52 FLA registered?

WF52 FLA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WF52 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 FLA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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