MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 spots of corrosion
10 SPOTS OF CORROSION SEE BLOCK PLAN
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT POOR
O/S/REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT POOR
O/S/REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
FRONT DISC PADS 3MM
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
STEERING RACK FIXING POOR
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FRONT DISC PADS 3MM
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
STEERING RACK FIXING POOR
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust heat sheild loose
rear tyres featherd on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE51 NFO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 NFO, 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 NFO registered?
FE51 NFO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is FE51 NFO safe to buy?
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