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FX51 FWM

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,289 mi
Last recorded237,289 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 237,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 229,759 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2012 229,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2011 221,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 212,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 193,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 171,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 148,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 121,218 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 120,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FX51 FWM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 FX51 FWM, 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 FX51 FWM registered?

FX51 FWM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is FX51 FWM safe to buy?

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