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FX51 FWN

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,550 mi
Last recorded139,550 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 139,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner wheel arch and chassis section under steering rack corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 139,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner wheel arch and chassis section under steering rack corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 131,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 120,213 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 120,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

no front fogs working

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 114,371 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside handbrake cable sticking ,keep an eye on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 101,664 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 85,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,214 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,976 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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FX51 FWN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN registered?

FX51 FWN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FX51 FWN safe to buy?

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