MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT--LONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER--KNOCK ON FRT SUSPENSION NO FAULT FOUND-SUSPECT FRT SUSP LEGS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
REAR EXHAUST BOX CLAMP HEAVY CORROSION -- REAR BRAKE PAD PINS CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST BOX CLAMP HEAVY CORROSION -- REAR BRAKE PAD PINS CORRODED
REAR BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED ,
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)
REAR BRAKE DISC,S CORRODED ,
SLIGHT LEAK REAR SHOCKS
advise slight corrosion on rear disc,s
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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FG51 XBE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?
FG51 XBE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2002.
Is FG51 XBE safe to buy?
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