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FX51 NBL

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,412 mi
Last recorded189,412 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 189,412 miles

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 ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 184,665 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 184,656 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 178,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 159,514 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2014 159,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 140,904 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 140,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,845 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 128,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 118,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 118,020 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 105,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,002 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,129 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 81,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,477 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 54,256 miles

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?

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 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.

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