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AY51 FSS

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,917 mi
Last recorded70,917 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FSS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,917 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 70,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2014 66,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,738 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 61,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 57,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,394 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,262 miles

power steering pump noisey on and off

Fail 24 Nov 2011 51,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

power steering pump noisey on and off

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,234 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 44,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,957 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,595 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 FSS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

AY51 FSS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is AY51 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 FSS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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