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FX51 VCE

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,384 mi
Last recorded81,384 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,384 miles

engine management lamp on

front number plate masked up

Fail 16 Jun 2008 81,382 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

front number plate masked up

Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,676 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,526 miles

front pas pipe getting rusty.

hand brake cable gaitors split.

n/s/r tyre down too legal limit inner edge/split in thread.

o/s/r tyre down too 2mm.

rear exhaust clamp rusty.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,760 miles

o/s/f tyre down too 2mm. †n/s/f tyre down too 2.5mm. †wiper blades smeary. †

rear number plate backing coming apart.

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 VCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

FX51 VCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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