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FE51 NDO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,017 mi
Last recorded147,017 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 147,017 miles

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

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

both rear door shuts corroded

inner sills corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded close to excessive (close to excessive)

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 144,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 141,441 miles

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

inner sills corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 139,075 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 14 Dec 2020 137,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 134,410 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 131,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 131,917 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 131,623 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 130,001 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL BELOW BRAKE SERVO (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 129,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL BELOW BRAKE SERVO (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,881 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 126,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 121,261 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 111,038 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 111,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 104,684 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,092 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brive belt area slight bearing sound/ idler pulley????

oil leak oil pressure switch area????

rear fuel tank filler tubes clips slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 84,076 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Fail 21 Dec 2007 84,076 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,178 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine oil level low/leak via oil pressure switch.

front tyre treads inner edges on limits today

Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,035 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

offside wiper blade deteriorating

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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FE51 NDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE51 NDO, 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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FE51 NDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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