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LE51 FPC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,683 mi
Last recorded58,683 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 FPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 58,683 miles

Front Both front back plates corroded

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both back plates corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Axle corroded

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2023 58,680 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch corroded 30cm from lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outta brake pad lining lifting (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front back plates corroded

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both back plates corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Axle corroded

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,500 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 57,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,199 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,269 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 47,735 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 47,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 40,263 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,167 miles

damage to nearside front indicator lamp

Fail 16 May 2014 36,167 miles

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

damage to nearside front indicator lamp

rear exhaust deterioating and loose but not yet insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,977 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 32,975 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,576 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 26,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,545 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,406 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly perrished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,675 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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LE51 FPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LE51 FPC, 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 LE51 FPC registered?

LE51 FPC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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