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FX51 KRN

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,358 mi
Last recorded123,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KRN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 123,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake disc getting pitted

rear exhaust joining clamp very corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 119,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 115,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat shield insecure near rear beam

Pass 19 Jun 2009 111,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2007 103,085 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 103,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 93,244 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil filter case corroded

nearside rear hose slightly corroded on ferrules

offside rear hose slightly corroded on ferrules

Fail 26 Apr 2006 93,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil filter case corroded

nearside rear hose slightly corroded on ferrules

offside rear hose slightly corroded on ferrules

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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FX51 KRN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX51 KRN, 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 FX51 KRN?

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What year was FX51 KRN registered?

FX51 KRN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 February 2002.

Is FX51 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 KRN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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