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LC52 SYH

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,649 mi
Last recorded54,649 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 SYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,649 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,216 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 53,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 50,719 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,599 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,514 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,665 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,776 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,360 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 43,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LC52 SYH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LC52 SYH, 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 LC52 SYH registered?

LC52 SYH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is LC52 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 SYH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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