MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
engine management light lit on dash
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear brake disc surfaces pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM51 ZJU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FM51 ZJU, 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 FM51 ZJU registered?
FM51 ZJU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2001.
Is FM51 ZJU safe to buy?
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