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FG51 WPD

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,353 mi
Last recorded180,353 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 180,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rotten clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling fuel filler neck (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 173,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear arches corroded but not sharp

rear silencer corroded

rear tyre treads badly stepped

Fail 27 Jan 2017 173,129 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear arches corroded but not sharp

rear silencer corroded

rear tyre treads badly stepped

Pass 28 Jan 2016 162,507 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads stepped

Fail 25 Jan 2016 162,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

rear heat shield

Pass 17 Dec 2014 160,076 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 160,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 151,040 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 151,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 141,692 miles

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

corrosion in prescrided areas

exhaust back box heavily corroded no leaks time of inspection

front struts corroded nearside rear shockabsorber slight dampness

nearside front lower ball joint shows slight play

offside rear brake discs heavily corroded brake shows a brake imbalance

outer sill and under engine bay plastic covers fitted

slight play in front suspension leg inserts

Fail 11 Dec 2012 141,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

corrosion in prescrided areas

exhaust back box heavily corroded no leaks time of inspection

front struts corroded nearside rear shockabsorber slight dampness

offside rear brake discs heavily corroded brake shows a brake imbalance

outer sill and under engine bay plastic covers fitted

slight play in front suspension leg inserts

Pass 2 Dec 2011 130,517 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 130,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 113,090 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,883 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 36,270 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FG51 WPD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG51 WPD, 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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FG51 WPD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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