MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
SILL COVERS FITTED IM,PAIRING INSPECTION OF BOTH SILLS
exhaust loose on hangers
handbrakecreserve travel becoming low
n/s/r outer sill corrosion under sill cover
rear subframe some corrosion in places
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine Mil light on dash
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1) Rear number plate backing deteriorating.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FX51 NBL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 NBL, 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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FX51 NBL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2002.
Is FX51 NBL safe to buy?
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