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J5 FCF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,389 mi
Last recorded54,389 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2013 54,389 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 53,683 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,318 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,885 miles

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

very slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WALL

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,272 miles

both rear tyres worn un-evenly

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,419 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,750 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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J5 FCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J5 FCF, 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 J5 FCF registered?

J5 FCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for J5 FCF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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