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FX51 RSO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,370 mi
Last recorded124,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 124,370 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,289 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 122,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,718 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 111,600 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 111,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,347 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 86,105 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,670 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,740 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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