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AY51 FJF

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,746 mi
Last recorded113,746 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2018 113,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres near limits

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,331 miles

Both front fog lamps cracked

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers seat belt fraying

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre perrishing

Oil leak from engine

Rear brakes noisy discs corroded pads low

Screw in Nearside rear tyre

Various exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 23 Mar 2017 107,331 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Both front fog lamps cracked

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers seat belt fraying

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre perrishing

Oil leak from engine

Rear brakes noisy discs corroded pads low

Screw in Nearside rear tyre

Various exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,056 miles

Both front fog light glasses cracked

Front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre low on tread and wearing smooth on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heat shielding loose

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and clamp is broken but still secure

Slight corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,876 miles

Outer sills covered

Fail 22 Nov 2013 86,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer sills covered

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 81,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,321 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,759 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,474 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,691 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 19 Oct 2007 66,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 42,591 miles

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

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

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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AY51 FJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY51 FJF, 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 AY51 FJF registered?

AY51 FJF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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