MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
blow from exhaust front pipe
nsr brake disc corroded
plastic covers on outer sills restricting inspection
rear os brake disc heavily corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
blow from exhaust front pipe
nsr brake disc corroded
plastic covers on outer sills restricting inspection
rear os brake disc heavily corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/R brake discs very corroded on outer face .
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/R brake discs very corroded on outer face .
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
o-s -f tyre worn very low on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres worn close to legal limit & worn uneven . †
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FD51 HXS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 HXS, 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 FD51 HXS registered?
FD51 HXS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.
Is FD51 HXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD51 HXS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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