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FE51 UCL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,783 mi
Last recorded104,783 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 104,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rattle on engine

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,256 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,407 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,407 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,113 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 79,077 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,869 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 30 Aug 2007 72,869 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,379 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 60,379 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,500 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 UCL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCL, 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

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What year was FE51 UCL registered?

FE51 UCL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is FE51 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 UCL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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