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FX51 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,525 mi
Last recorded146,525 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 146,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor is corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 146,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor is corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 145,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion started on n/s/f floor pan

Pass 24 Aug 2022 144,508 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 135,891 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 130,094 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 130,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 119,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,489 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 111,489 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,669 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 93,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,260 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 79,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 64,678 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

r/n/plate delaminating

Fail 12 Nov 2008 56,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

r/n/plate delaminating

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,584 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 35,195 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FX51 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KRD, 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 KRD registered?

FX51 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FX51 KRD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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