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FG51 XBT

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,837 mi
Last recorded198,837 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 198,837 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened cut flush (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2017 198,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near rear axle bush (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near n/s/r axle bush. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 185,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel arch corrded

brake pipes coated in grease

centre to rear exhaust jointing clamp heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2016 185,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel arch corrded

brake pipes coated in grease

centre to rear exhaust jointing clamp heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2015 175,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 175,819 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 169,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 169,767 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 162,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 162,154 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 154,829 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside headlamp poor pattern condensation

Fail 10 Jan 2012 154,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside headlamp poor pattern condensation

Pass 14 Jan 2011 146,322 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 146,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 135,699 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 120,321 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 106,356 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,107 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 73,596 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 73,277 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FG51 XBT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

FG51 XBT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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