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FX51 NCU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,037 mi
Last recorded49,037 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,037 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,069 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,827 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on outer edges

Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,407 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,115 miles

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

engine + chassie tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,453 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,650 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 NCU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

FX51 NCU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 February 2002.

Is FX51 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 NCU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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