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L3 FCU

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,910 mi
Last recorded112,910 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 FCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 112,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 106,628 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 106,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre off floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 103,199 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 103,170 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,984 miles

Front tyres have age related cracking but no ply exposed

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyres have age related cracking but no ply exposed

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 101,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 100,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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 9 Feb 2015 98,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,496 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 94,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,364 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 91,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 83,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,264 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 66,708 miles

TRIMS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

both front shockers corroded

front brakes out of balance 21% limit 25%

steering rack flexing on bulkhead/cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 41,590 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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L3 FCU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L3 FCU, 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 L3 FCU registered?

L3 FCU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is L3 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 FCU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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