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AE51 FSC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,895 mi
Last recorded128,895 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 128,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 118,571 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 118,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 111,300 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 104,584 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 104,584 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 95,292 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 95,292 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

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