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FH51 EGV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,384 mi
Last recorded97,384 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 EGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 97,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 91,156 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 89,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,374 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 87,374 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 83,439 miles

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

both front wiper blades splitting slightly

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside washer jet slightly poor

Fail 5 Jan 2013 83,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front wiper blades splitting slightly

both rear tyres castleated

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside washer jet slightly poor

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 70,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,881 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 59,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,162 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 551,620 miles

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

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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FH51 EGV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH51 EGV, 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 FH51 EGV registered?

FH51 EGV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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