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FD51 HXC

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,564 mi
Last recorded195,564 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 HXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 195,564 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 184,810 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 170,698 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2010 170,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 162,430 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 162,430 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 157,633 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 157,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 143,168 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 143,168 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 125,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 112,299 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
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FD51 HXC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD51 HXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD51 HXC registered?

FD51 HXC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is FD51 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 HXC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD51 HXC have outstanding finance?

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