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FX51 KRZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,664 mi
Last recorded75,664 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,664 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,270 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 73,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,914 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 72,479 miles

Engine management light is on

Fail 19 Dec 2019 72,479 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light is on

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 71,283 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,229 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 68,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,463 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low at outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2011 66,788 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 64,308 miles

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to chid seat fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,595 miles

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,313 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 55,247 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,127 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 49,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 35,975 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 KRZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

FX51 KRZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FX51 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 KRZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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