MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING OUTER SIDEWALL
corrosion on rear brake discs
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
nearside rear tyre heavy cracks in sidewall
offside rear cracks in sidewall
rear silencer outer skin corroded and holed slight blow
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on rear brake discs
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
nearside rear tyre heavy cracks in sidewall
offside rear cracks in sidewall
rear silencer outer skin corroded and holed slight blow
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear silencer is deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
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FX51 RSO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 RSO, 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 RSO registered?
FX51 RSO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2002.
Is FX51 RSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX51 RSO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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