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AE51 UKD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,858 mi
Last recorded81,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

emission limits only just met

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,167 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 70,822 miles

Knocking noise from engine.

Fail 9 May 2012 70,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Knocking noise from engine.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

flexing movement at the bulkhead suggests cracking or corrosion may be evident,recommend partial dismantling for further investigation.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,688 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

flexing movement at the bulkhead suggests cracking or corrosion may be evident,recommend partial dismantling for further investigation.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,462 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

inner cv boot leaking osf

multi belt tensioner noisey

Pass 11 Nov 2006 34,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UKD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UKD, 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 UKD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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