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FX51 NCZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,735 mi
Last recorded102,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 NCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2026 102,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,052 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,948 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,774 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,583 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,238 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,568 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 95,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,692 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 94,691 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,839 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,269 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 89,373 miles

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

advise movement in nearside front lower arm bush.

advise offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,591 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise offside front seat belt frayed and slow to retract.

advise offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

advise slight movement in nearside front lower arm bush.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,573 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt lazy to recoil

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,140 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,933 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 66,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,879 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,359 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,990 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 NCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

FX51 NCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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