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FX51 MYB

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,945 mi
Last recorded178,945 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 178,945 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Rear sub frame surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 178,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 176,184 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 171,577 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 167,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper slight insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 167,054 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti-freeze leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper slight insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 161,653 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 150,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2018 145,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 142,194 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 142,180 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine assembly seepage oil.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 139,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 135,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 128,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 122,930 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 116,551 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 111,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 107,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 103,472 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 98,772 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre flat/puncture

Pass 21 Jul 2006 84,851 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 MYB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

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

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