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AE51 FTV

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,081 mi
Last recorded153,081 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 153,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 149,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 142,740 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 142,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 132,317 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 132,317 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 129,300 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 128,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,428 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 109,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,785 miles

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills

Pass 28 May 2010 86,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,668 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 78,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,088 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

AE51 FTV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AE51 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FTV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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