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AE51 VKC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,735 mi
Last recorded104,735 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,335 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 101,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,856 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,904 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 85,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,597 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 70,597 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,210 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,254 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,218 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 27,061 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,061 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 VKC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 VKC registered?

AE51 VKC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is AE51 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VKC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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