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AY51 FSK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,273 mi
Last recorded71,273 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FSK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,273 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both( poor image) (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Dec 2016 67,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,551 miles

both front shockabsorber casings have some corrosion

both rear brake hose ferrules have some corrosion

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,357 miles

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,956 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,379 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,864 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2007 27,675 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)

rear exhaust clamp needs attention

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 21,105 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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AY51 FSK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 AY51 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

AY51 FSK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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