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AE51 UKW

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,389 mi
Last recorded118,389 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,389 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 118,155 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,044 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

N/S FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

O/S HEADLAMP CRACKED

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 105,960 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S HEADLAMP CRACKED

Pass 27 Sep 2014 100,992 miles

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

floor corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs corroding

slight distortion to front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,433 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 94,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres wearing low

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 21 Aug 2010 84,876 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 6 Feb 2010 84,836 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f head light lens cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2009 76,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s headlight broken

Fail 26 Jan 2009 76,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s headlight broken

Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,145 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,612 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,940 miles

front and rear discs some corrosion

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AE51 UKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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