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FG51 WNZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,566 mi
Last recorded148,566 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 148,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 146,692 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 146,691 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slight pitting

Pass 30 Jul 2009 138,954 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 124,931 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,294 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 44,014 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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FG51 WNZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FG51 WNZ, 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 FG51 WNZ registered?

FG51 WNZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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The MOT history for FG51 WNZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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