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FE51 UCB

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,894 mi
Last recorded184,894 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 184,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 169,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 155,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 127,830 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 97,800 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 97,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 95,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight cuts

Pass 14 Sep 2007 95,629 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight cuts

Fail 26 Jan 2007 91,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 91,989 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 UCB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCB, 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

How do I check the history of FE51 UCB?

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What year was FE51 UCB registered?

FE51 UCB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FE51 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 UCB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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