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FX51 MYO

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,940 mi
Last recorded165,940 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 165,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 149,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2014 148,355 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 144,667 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 144,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 137,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 130,626 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 130,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 123,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 123,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 116,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 14 Mar 2008 108,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 100,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 92,412 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FX51 MYO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX51 MYO, 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 MYO registered?

FX51 MYO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is FX51 MYO safe to buy?

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