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FE51 NDV

2001 Saab 9-3

Bronze Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,284 mi
Last recorded155,284 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 155,284 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 155,279 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 145,764 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 145,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,976 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 135,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 130,167 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 120,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 110,668 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 110,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 101,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,798 miles

slight play in front tie bar bushs

Pass 5 Sep 2006 77,868 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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FE51 NDV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Bronze with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NDV, 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 FE51 NDV registered?

FE51 NDV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FE51 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 NDV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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