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FJ51 LBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,064 mi
Last recorded119,064 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,064 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 108,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 99,629 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,714 miles

Engine oil level low

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,959 miles

Centre/rear section exhaust clamp corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,954 miles

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

Centre/rear section exhaust clamp corroded.

N/S/R Tyre perished and split.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,135 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,661 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 63,661 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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FJ51 LBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ51 LBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 LBE registered?

FJ51 LBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FJ51 LBE safe to buy?

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