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AO51 BEU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,576 mi
Last recorded93,576 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,898 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight wear in lower engine steady / mounting

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bulk head flexing when shaking steering

offside rear tyre slightly under inflated

slight in balance on front brakes

Fail 25 Jul 2018 88,952 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bulk head flexing when shaking steering

offside rear tyre slightly under inflated

slight in balance on front brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,948 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly and side wall perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,947 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly and side wall perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,697 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside and offside front seatbelts slow to retract

nearside rear tyre inside wall slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,313 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cuts in offside front tyre outer wall

nearside and offside front seatbelts slightly slow to retract

nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly damaged due to underinflation

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,674 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and has cuts in tread and side walls [ideally wants replacing]

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,425 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

minor cut on outer wall of offside front tyre

offside front inner c v boot seeping grease

rear brake hoses [ferrils corroding]

rear tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

REAR TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES AND HAVE MINOR CUTS IN TREAD

STEERING RACK SHOWING WEAR

Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,969 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 35,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 35,326 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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AO51 BEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO51 BEU, 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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AO51 BEU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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