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FD51 HYN

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,835 mi
Last recorded135,835 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 HYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2014 135,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 135,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 128,577 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 128,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 116,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air box lid cracked

engine management light on

long parking brake travel

Fail 18 Dec 2012 116,230 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air box lid cracked

engine management light on

long parking brake travel

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,214 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,046 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,769 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,293 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,390 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 43,847 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 HYN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 FD51 HYN, 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 HYN registered?

FD51 HYN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is FD51 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 HYN 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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