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FX51 MXV

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,599 mi
Last recorded100,599 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 100,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on under body components

Corrosion on under body in places

Nearside front tyre tread worn close to cords

Offside front tyre tread worn .. sidewall splitting

Oil level low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack flexing when steering shaken

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,414 miles

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on under body .. nearside rear inner arch corroded

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge .. inner sidewall starting to split

oil leak .. oil level low

steering rack flexing when shaken

Fail 22 Sep 2016 92,336 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion on under body .. nearside rear inner arch corroded

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge .. inner sidewall starting to split

offside rear tyre worn close to cords .. advise to replace

oil leak .. oil level low

steering rack flexing when shaken

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,311 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Nylock nut on adjuster under vehicle is loose, requires new nut. (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipe clip broken on N/S of vehicle pipes still secure

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,136 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension legs corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust corroding

rear tyres wearing unevenly

steering rack flexing against bulkhead

Fail 23 Sep 2014 75,136 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front suspension legs corroding

nearside front tyre worn close to cords...advise to replace

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust corroding

rear tyres wearing unevenly

steering rack flexing against bulkhead

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,419 miles

wipers splitting

corrosion on underbody components

offside front centre track control arm bush wearing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

steering rack supports flexing slightly against body

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,914 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,749 miles

heat shield to body above center silencer loose

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,093 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,396 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,646 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 42,603 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

O/S/F INNER WING JOINT CRACKED . FUEL HOSE FROM FILLER NECK TO TANK HAS A BROKEN SECURING CLIP.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 40,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,030 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 30,462 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 MXV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MXV, 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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FX51 MXV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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