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AE51 UJL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,297 mi
Last recorded84,297 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 84,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to front flex pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Screen washer not working.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 82,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre fitted inside out

Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,660 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 81,649 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated holes within rusted areas (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corrosion holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corrosion holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,885 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 80,884 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,968 miles

brake pipe corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,380 miles

osr brake slight bind

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust deteriated

Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,378 miles

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

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust deteriated

osf tyre 3mm worn on edges

osr brake slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,179 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front & rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface brake pipe corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface brake pipe corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2014 71,235 miles

exhaust rear hanger missing exhaust corroding heavily in places

nsf metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2014 71,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear hanger missing exhaust corroding heavily in places

nsf metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,820 miles

Centre/tail exhaust joint corroded

NSF brake pipe corroding

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)

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,820 miles

Centre/tail exhaust joint corroded

NSF brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,036 miles

exhaust rear hanger missing

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,233 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 64,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,591 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition/rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre started to wear on inner edge

osf tyre heavily worn on inner edge

osr indicator started to show white light

surface corrosion to rear discs pads over half worn

Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre started to wear on inner edge

osf tyre heavily worn on inner edge

osr indicator started to show white light

surface corrosion to rear discs pads over half worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,879 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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AE51 UJL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE51 UJL, 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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AE51 UJL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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