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FX51 MYR

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,628 mi
Last recorded62,628 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,628 miles

slight grease leak from osf inner cv gaiter

whistling noise from engine on start up?

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,544 miles

EXHAUST CONDITION CONCERNS: REAR BOX FAIRLY RUSTY, REAR JOINING CLAMP EXTREEMLY RUSTY, CENTRE BOX MAY BE CORRODED BEHIND CLAMP, MIDDLE FLEXI SLIGHT LEAK. CAT AND FRONT SECTION/FLEXI OK AT PRESENT.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front washers semi blocked

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 52,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,461 miles

1. front discs are quite worn (lipped). pads 50% worn

2. rear exhaust box quite rusty. Joining clamp very corroded/weak.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,469 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,971 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 MYR 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 MYR, 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 MYR?

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What year was FX51 MYR registered?

FX51 MYR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is FX51 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 MYR 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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