MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,283 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front number plate damaged
Front number plate cracked
Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre worn unevenly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake discs pitted slightly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak from engine
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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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FM51 VFW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FM51 VFW, 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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How do I check the history of FM51 VFW?
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What year was FM51 VFW registered?
FM51 VFW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2002.
Is FM51 VFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM51 VFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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