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FE51 NFC

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,192 mi
Last recorded109,192 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 109,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 104,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres age cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2010 102,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

off side rear tyre on 3mm tread and has a small cut in the side wall

slight exhaust leak at front of centre box

wear in front brake pads

Pass 16 Apr 2010 102,081 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

off side rear tyre on 3mm tread and has a small cut in the side wall

slight exhaust leak at front of centre box

wear in front brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2009 98,497 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,922 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread around circumference of tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2008 95,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread around circumference of tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2007 87,652 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,069 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FE51 NFC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

FE51 NFC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is FE51 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 NFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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