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FG51 XBV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,897 mi
Last recorded120,897 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 120,897 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,894 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2015 115,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 111,560 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,096 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 88,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,822 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 76,819 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

corrosion on rear exhaust clamp

slight split on end of o/s front wiper blade

Fail 20 Nov 2007 70,689 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 63,644 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 XBV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

FG51 XBV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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The MOT history for FG51 XBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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