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FG51 XBK

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,852 mi
Last recorded119,852 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 119,852 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside upper and lower bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead, steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp aim is at the lowest level

Offside side repeater is incomplete

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear and nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

eml light is on

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 4 Jan 2021 114,224 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside upper and lower bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead, steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp aim is at the lowest level

Offside side repeater is incomplete

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear and nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

eml light is on

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 106,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, approx 2mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch area is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,368 miles

BOTH REAR AND BOTH WING REPEATER- INDICATOR BULBS FADED

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXI JOINT BLOWING

Pass 27 May 2016 92,817 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI PIPE BLOWING

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,948 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,217 miles

both rear brake hose ferals correded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

slight flex in bulkhead

Fail 18 Jun 2014 81,215 miles

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

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

both rear brake hose ferals correded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

slight flex in bulkhead

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,038 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 75,038 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2012 69,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,206 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,660 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 61,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

vehicle road tested to confirm brake judder present

Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,978 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,095 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,395 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,174 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front 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.

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 XBK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG51 XBK, 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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FG51 XBK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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