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FG51 XAX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,619 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,638 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,114 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorating, slight leakage, recommend replace.

Engine management warning light illuminated, recommend investigation.

Offside rear shock absorber slight leakage.

Rear bumper scuffed nearside.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 62,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust section deteriorating, slight leakage, recommend replace.

Engine management warning light illuminated, recommend investigation.

Offside rear shock absorber slight leakage.

Rear bumper scuffed nearside.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,197 miles

Nearside rear tyre, on limit 1.6mm, worn uneven, nail in tread, recommend replace.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,899 miles

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

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 XAX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

FG51 XAX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FG51 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 XAX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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