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FE51 NFT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,936 mi
Last recorded78,936 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 78,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,769 miles

front to rear steel brake pipe is starting to corrode in the clips

Fail 3 Nov 2022 76,769 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front to rear steel brake pipe is starting to corrode in the clips

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,730 miles

Front & rear brake discs showing rust due to storage.

Rear exhaust slight leak

Rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,674 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Aug 2013 62,835 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket worn

f/o/side & r/n/side tyres worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 54,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 43,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,619 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,855 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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 NFT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT registered?

FE51 NFT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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