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FX51 RRU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,870 mi
Last recorded123,870 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2013 123,870 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

nearside rear body damage to wheel arch not sharp edge

offside rear roadspring has snapped on tail

Pass 24 Jan 2013 123,870 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear body damage to wheel arch not sharp edge

offside rear roadspring has snapped on tail

Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,567 miles

o/s/f door damadged

Fail 6 Feb 2012 115,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eng man light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng man light on

Fail 1 Feb 2011 106,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng man light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,733 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 96,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 82,559 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 71,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 67,066 miles

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

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

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 RRU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

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

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