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FE51 UCY

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,976 mi
Last recorded123,976 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 123,976 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 123,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on {egr valve glow plug relay}

Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,915 miles

chip in screen

condensation to n/s/f indicator

n/s/f inner cv boot pin holed

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and tread lifting

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 114,925 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

chip in screen

condensation to n/s/f indicator

corrosion on brake discs

fuel pipe tank vent clip missing

n/s/f inner cv boot pin holed

o/s/r brake pad wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and tread lifting

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,560 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 114,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 107,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 93,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 93,217 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,897 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 51,837 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,837 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,034 miles

front and rear reg plates water marks at top of plates ,starting to fade plates.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FE51 UCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

FE51 UCY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FE51 UCY safe to buy?

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