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CX51 FCP

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,382 mi
Last recorded70,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,342 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Left of centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 68,342 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Left of centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,461 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,098 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody rust.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,329 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,486 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,683 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,224 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,474 miles

surface cracks o/s and n/s front and rear tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,099 miles

surface cracks to o/s & n/s front tyres surface cracks to o/s & n/s rear tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,717 miles

slight damage n/s front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,182 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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CX51 FCP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CX51 FCP, 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 CX51 FCP registered?

CX51 FCP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is CX51 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 FCP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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