MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
offside front foglamp glass broken,rear brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition,front brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition,centre exhaust heatshield insecure and fouling nearside rear brake hose
turbo heatshield broken,centre exhaust section out of alignment
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE51 FSC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FSC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AE51 FSC?
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What year was AE51 FSC registered?
AE51 FSC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2001.
Is AE51 FSC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 FSC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AE51 FSC have outstanding finance?
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