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AY51 FJJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,879 mi
Last recorded73,879 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,879 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 73,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,402 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 61,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,850 miles

Both rear tyres worn low /tread and side walls cracking,some deep cuts .

Offside front tyre cut outer side wall.

SEVERE engine oil leak.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 54,850 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn low /tread and side walls cracking,some deep cuts .

Offside front tyre cut outer side wall.

SEVERE engine oil leak.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wiper-blade split

Fail 1 Mar 2008 51,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wiper-blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,112 miles

advise of side front tyre has wear on inner edge.

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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AY51 FJJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AY51 FJJ, 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 AY51 FJJ registered?

AY51 FJJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AY51 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 FJJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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