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AE51 VFJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 113,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,204 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 107,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,649 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 100,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 89,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,959 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 63,301 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,785 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 VFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

AE51 VFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AE51 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE51 VFJ have outstanding finance?

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