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FG51 WOX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 92,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall deep split

Pass 13 May 2015 89,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 86,366 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 84,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 82,387 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front discs scored

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 May 2011 80,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

internal blower motor staying on

Pass 11 May 2010 77,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2010 77,743 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2009 75,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 71,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 59,774 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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FG51 WOX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FG51 WOX, 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 FG51 WOX registered?

FG51 WOX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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