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FE51 NFY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,222 mi
Last recorded121,222 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 121,222 miles

Offside Front ..tyre beginning to split/perish on sidewall,but not to cords at time of test

Offside Rear ..tyre beginning to perish/split on sidewalls,but not to cords at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Nov 2015 121,222 miles

Offside Front ..tyre beginning to split/perish on sidewall,but not to cords at time of test

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

Offside Rear ..tyre beginning to perish/split on sidewalls,but not to cords at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2013 112,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 104,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 104,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,820 miles

All tyres 2mm

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension struts corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 100,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

All tyres 2mm

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension struts corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 95,664 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,169 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,887 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 NFY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

FE51 NFY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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