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FE51 NEO

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,081 mi
Last recorded105,081 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,081 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,019 miles

engine check lamp on constantly

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,261 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s and o/s wiper blades slight smearing

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbing inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,102 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,407 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads are wearing low

steering rack is slightly misted with oil

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,845 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,222 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 64,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,140 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,034 miles

both rear tyres side wall perrished

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 41,836 miles

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

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

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 NEO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NEO, 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 FE51 NEO registered?

FE51 NEO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FE51 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 NEO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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