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FX51 KSV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,536 mi
Last recorded82,536 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,536 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,317 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,531 miles

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 KSV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KSV, 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 FX51 KSV registered?

FX51 KSV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is FX51 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 KSV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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