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AE51 UJV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,246 mi
Last recorded109,246 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 109,246 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 104,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

engine management lamp on

Fail 11 Jan 2013 104,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket detached but exhaust still supported

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

engine management light on

nearside mirror glass broken

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded by upper shock mount

Pass 5 Mar 2011 98,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs starting to wear slightly low

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders and have cuts in inner sidewalls-damage to nearside tyre on outer sidewall

nearside gearbox oil seal worn (driveshaft)

nearside wingmirror lense damaged

oil leak

rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2010 93,753 miles

n/side wingmirror glass broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight spliting to both rear tyre side walls

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,550 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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AE51 UJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AE51 UJV, 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 AE51 UJV registered?

AE51 UJV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AE51 UJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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