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FX51 FWY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,166 mi
Last recorded173,166 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 173,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 172,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake pads appear to be worn unevenly,further investigation recommended

front suspension strut casings corroded

nearside rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

nearside rear brake disc corroded, further investigation recommended

offside front antiroll bar link boot twisted

offside rear tyre worn unevenly across the tread

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 151,248 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 151,177 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front anti-roll bar link boot twisted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 122,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 122,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,426 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,134 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,080 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 FWY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX51 FWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX51 FWY registered?

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

Is FX51 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 FWY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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