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FX51 NBZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,765 mi
Last recorded127,765 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 127,765 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 120,293 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 120,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,487 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 112,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,306 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 89,647 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,493 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,837 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 NBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

FX51 NBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is FX51 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 NBZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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