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FX51 MXW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,280 mi
Last recorded92,280 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 92,280 miles

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 11 May 2018 88,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

slight flexing on bulkhead

Fail 8 May 2018 88,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing center bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

slight flexing on bulkhead

Pass 9 May 2017 85,472 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 81,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 81,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,920 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 65,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,783 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,227 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 MXW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

FX51 MXW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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