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FJ51 LBX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,277 mi
Last recorded169,277 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2009 169,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 161,603 miles

slight movement on steering rack to bulkhead detected when lock to lock

Pass 30 Aug 2007 152,216 miles

rear suspension springs may have been installed upside down

some evidence of diesel fuel at offside rear fuel tankm no active leak at time

Pass 17 Aug 2006 139,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 120,105 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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FJ51 LBX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX registered?

FJ51 LBX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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