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AE51 UKJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,765 mi
Last recorded115,765 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 115,765 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2013 111,629 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small cuts in offside rear tyre not through to cords

Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,126 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 98,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 90,595 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,954 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 80,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,982 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 61,823 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 61,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,186 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 52,980 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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 UKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

AE51 UKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is AE51 UKJ safe to buy?

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