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AE51 UKG

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,799 mi
Last recorded121,799 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 121,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mil (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 112,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 104,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front lower fog lamp missing ?

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2015 104,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front lower fog lamp missing ?

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,985 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,889 miles

nsf spring extreme end broken (2.4 c)

osf spring extreme end broken (2.4.c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,493 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,948 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,057 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,976 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 UKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

AE51 UKG is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is AE51 UKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UKG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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