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SF51 ENV

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,597 mi
Last recorded204,597 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo86,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2009 204,597 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 204,597 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 162,120 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on, attention required

middle exhaust mounting bracket needs welding

Fail 14 Jun 2008 161,311 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

middle exhaust mounting bracket needs welding

n/s/front position lamp very dim

Pass 5 Mar 2007 99,273 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust clamp is missing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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SF51 ENV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 86,034 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF51 ENV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF51 ENV registered?

SF51 ENV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SF51 ENV safe to buy?

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