MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light flashed once during test
front tyres worn on inner edges
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near side front fog light smashed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near side front fog light smashed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres worn on inner edges
front brake discs lipped
near side front fog light smashed
windsreen marked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
front brake discs lipped
near side front fog light smashed
windsreen marked
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear brake pads getting thin
rear exhaust clamp corroded to excess
rear exhaust joint slight leak
nearside rear brake pads getting thin
rear exhaust clamp corroded to excess
rear exhaust joint slight leak
Nearside front and offside front and offside rear tyres advanced wear on edges
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA51 DFC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 CA51 DFC, 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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How do I check the history of CA51 DFC?
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What year was CA51 DFC registered?
CA51 DFC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2002.
Is CA51 DFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA51 DFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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