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AY51 FSX

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,750 mi
Last recorded123,750 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 123,750 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 123,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,949 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 118,881 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,807 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 108,705 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 101,890 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust centrebox deteriorated

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust rearbox outer casing deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,890 miles

exhaust centrebox deteriorated

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust rearbox outer casing deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,840 miles

Front number plate loose.

Tailgate struts faulty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 95,838 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,857 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 85,635 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 85,635 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 55,160 miles

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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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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