MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
o/s/r brake disc corroded
o/s/r tyre low om tread
rear number plate damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FM02 MVX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 FM02 MVX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FM02 MVX?
You can check the full history of FM02 MVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FM02 MVX registered?
FM02 MVX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2002.
Is FM02 MVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM02 MVX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FM02 MVX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM02 MVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.