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FD51 HYH

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,585 mi
Last recorded117,585 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 HYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 117,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

Fail 15 May 2013 117,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,285 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 84,022 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 97,430 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 74,083 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 HYH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD51 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

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

Is FD51 HYH safe to buy?

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