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AE51 VKN

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,777 mi
Last recorded134,777 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 134,777 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 124,889 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Oct 2013 124,889 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 118,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,940 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2010 102,010 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 92,876 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn on the inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are worn low and unevenly on the inner edges

offside front seat belt is slow to retract

Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,656 miles

engine oil level is low

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn low on the edges

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are worn unevenly on inside edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,408 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 65,408 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre has cut in tread ,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,165 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 VKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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