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FE51 ZVH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,360 mi
Last recorded134,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 134,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 134,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 129,290 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 129,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 128,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fluid leak front

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,847 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 114,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,101 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 96,866 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

nearside and offside front floor sections have slight corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres have slight perishing

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 May 2013 96,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

nearside and offside front floor sections have slight corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres have slight perishing

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 93,106 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,943 miles

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

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,391 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,390 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 74,390 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,281 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 68,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 58,702 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,828 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 49,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 ZVH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

FE51 ZVH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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