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FJ51 LBO

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,157 mi
Last recorded129,157 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 129,157 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 129,076 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /three area s (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded susp top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,383 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 121,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 116,465 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipe connections to fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 116,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipe connections to fuel filter corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 116,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipe connections to fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 109,178 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 109,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,460 miles

crack in windscreen

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,738 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 88,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 74,269 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,986 miles

Small cut in offside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 67,406 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

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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FJ51 LBO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJ51 LBO, 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 FJ51 LBO registered?

FJ51 LBO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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