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FE51 UCN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,247 mi
Last recorded86,247 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,247 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to offside rear door shut

corrosion to offside rear floor

Fail 6 Oct 2014 86,247 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to offside rear door shut

corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,451 miles

advise osf seat belt starting to fray

advise rear tyres starting to perish

advise slight imbalance on front and rear brakes

advise slight play in control arm bushes

advise slight play in steering rack mounts

advise slight sidewall damage to nsf tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,797 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osf seat belt starting to fray

advise slight flex in bulkhead on brake and steering application

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

advise uneven tyre wear all round

Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,797 miles

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

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

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osf seat belt starting to fray

advise slight flex in bulkhead on brake and steering application

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

advise uneven tyre wear all round

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,152 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 UCN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

FE51 UCN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FE51 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 UCN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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