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AE51 FPO

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,869 mi
Last recorded139,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 139,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link pin. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 139,868 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded w/arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded w/arch. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link pin. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 133,916 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 29 Jun 2016 133,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Jul 2015 129,211 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe missing

offside front floor section damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges advise vehicle structure corroded advise power steering rack damp

Fail 12 Jul 2012 117,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges advise vehicle structure corroded advise power steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,915 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 109,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise power steering rack damp

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 102,621 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise power steering rack damp advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,400 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 92,400 miles

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

advise power steering rack damp

Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,986 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,134 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 59,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,969 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AE51 FPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE51 FPO, 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 25 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 AE51 FPO registered?

AE51 FPO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AE51 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FPO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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