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AE51 FTO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,879 mi
Last recorded149,879 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 149,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside headlamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions lambda actual value only just pass MOT. requirements

exhaust system deteriorated

exhaust system heat shield adrift

exhaust system mounting adrift

Fail 29 Apr 2019 149,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside headlamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions lambda actual value only just pass MOT. requirements

exhaust system deteriorated

exhaust system heat shield adrift

exhaust system mounting adrift

Pass 17 Apr 2018 146,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 145,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 141,670 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,560 miles

Exhaust system corroded in areas

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,697 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,475 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,270 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,634 miles

near side front sidelight cover chipped

Pass 8 May 2009 86,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,841 miles

1) Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion. † †2) Slight leak of oil from rear shock absorbers.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,666 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
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AE51 FTO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AE51 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

AE51 FTO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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