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FD51 AWA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,762 mi
Last recorded127,762 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 AWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 127,762 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 124,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,982 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 120,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 117,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,882 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 110,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,065 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 51,198 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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FD51 AWA 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 78.6%.

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 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 FD51 AWA, 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 FD51 AWA registered?

FD51 AWA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is FD51 AWA safe to buy?

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