MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,852 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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
BOTH REAR AND BOTH WING REPEATER- INDICATOR BULBS FADED
EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXI JOINT BLOWING
EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI PIPE BLOWING
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
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)
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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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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