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AE51 FTY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,572 mi
Last recorded197,572 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FTY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 197,572 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front floorpan slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 197,572 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front floorpan slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 193,547 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 193,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 178,721 miles

Rear Brake Pipes Corroding Slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2012 163,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 4 Jan 2012 163,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 150,505 miles

3) O/S Handbrake cable return spring. missing.

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 150,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2) N/S/R brake disc showindg sigdns of rustd and corrosion.

3) O/S Handbrake cable return spring. missing.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 136,669 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 120,264 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear no plate poor

Fail 8 Jan 2008 103,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 103,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,625 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 86,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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AE51 FTY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE51 FTY, 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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AE51 FTY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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