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F501 WON

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,740 mi
Last recorded72,740 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 WON
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,740 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 72,740 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 70,014 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 67,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 65,447 miles

Front minor corrossion to both front shock absorber casings

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,616 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,171 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,920 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 58,049 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 58,049 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,400 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,974 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,337 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 50,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 46,706 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,315 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,295 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,917 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL

Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,223 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,767 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 28,760 miles

Offside Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,457 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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F501 WON is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F501 WON, 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 F501 WON registered?

F501 WON is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2001.

Is F501 WON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 WON shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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