MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Rear corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
exhaust centrebox deteriorated
exhaust heatshield insecure
exhaust rearbox outer casing deteriorated
exhaust centrebox deteriorated
exhaust heatshield insecure
exhaust rearbox outer casing deteriorated
Front number plate loose.
Tailgate struts faulty.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front number plate loose.
Tailgate struts faulty.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AY51 FSX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AY51 FSX, 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 AY51 FSX registered?
AY51 FSX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2002.
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