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FB51 CTE

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,644 mi
Last recorded126,644 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 CTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 126,644 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 120,298 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 120,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability 3 holes in floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause loss of control of the vehicle 2 holes in floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened play in top bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brakes just met limit

Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,280 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 114,165 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 109,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 106,118 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,524 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,919 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 93,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 889,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,119 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,653 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,140 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

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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FB51 CTE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FB51 CTE, 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 FB51 CTE registered?

FB51 CTE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FB51 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB51 CTE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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