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FX51 RSY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,378 mi
Last recorded85,378 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 85,378 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 85,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 81,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 81,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply cords

Fail 9 Jul 2009 65,454 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 46,767 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 RSY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

FX51 RSY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is FX51 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 RSY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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