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FX51 FXB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,250 mi
Last recorded135,250 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,250 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 135,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,600 miles

front and rear suspension components corroed

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,346 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 108,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 108,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 105,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shock absorbers corroding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2012 105,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front shock absorbers corroding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,832 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 101,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Fail 9 Aug 2010 98,194 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,194 miles

front number plate in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,405 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 92,405 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,251 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 FXB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

FX51 FXB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FX51 FXB safe to buy?

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