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OE51 FMD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 FMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2023 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 94,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 93,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust bent and restricted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,178 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust damaged.

nearside rear tyre wearing low and feathering.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,904 miles

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 25 Jun 2011 74,700 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,469 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,217 miles

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

vacuum leak / air leak under top engine cover

Pass 29 Dec 2006 55,149 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,831 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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OE51 FMD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OE51 FMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 FMD registered?

OE51 FMD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is OE51 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 FMD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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