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FX51 RRO

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,645 mi
Last recorded72,645 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2012 72,645 miles

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

MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,645 miles

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

MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,320 miles

Engine management warning illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,140 miles

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

offside front wash poor

Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,141 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 49,012 miles

engine management warning illuminated

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 24 Dec 2007 42,568 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 36,257 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,323 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 RRO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX51 RRO?

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What year was FX51 RRO registered?

FX51 RRO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is FX51 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 RRO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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