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FX51 UAE

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,377 mi
Last recorded127,377 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 UAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2014 127,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 118,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has wear on outer tread

n/s/r tyre has wear on inner tread

o/s/f side repeater lens missing

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 2 May 2013 118,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has wear on outer tread

n/s/r tyre has wear on inner tread

o/s/f side repeater lens missing

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2012 104,748 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 98,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2010 93,828 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 93,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,722 miles

near side rear tyre un evenly worn ?

Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,800 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 80,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,120 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brake discs corroded

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 UAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

FX51 UAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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