2002 Saab 9-3 2.2L Diesel · FD51 HXA
2002 Saab 9-3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 143,045 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD51 HXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/03/2025
- 143,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD51 HXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-3 (FD51 HXA) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
FD51 HXA Mileage History
- 25/04/2022135,067 mi
- 28/04/2022135,071 mi+4 mi
- 24/04/2023139,994 mi+4,923 mi
- 25/04/2023139,994 mi
- 03/03/2025143,045 mi+3,051 mi
Average of roughly 2,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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