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AO51 KOE

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,920 mi
Last recorded148,920 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 148,920 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both side wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2024 148,920 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both side wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 146,771 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Both sides wheel arches corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2023 146,733 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Both sides wheel arches corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2022 138,259 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable Rear corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at30% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front pads starting to wear

Nearside front inner flitch h/s corrosion

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 138,253 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle deformed but serviceable Rear corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at30% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front pads starting to wear

Nearside front inner flitch h/s corrosion

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 130,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 130,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front screen chipped

rear tyres out of shape on inner

Pass 9 May 2019 119,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 113,942 miles

Front chip in screen

Offside brake discs corroded

oil leak

surface corrossion on suspension etc

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,395 miles

FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,395 miles

FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,049 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 94,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,806 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,805 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,882 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 77,879 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,636 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 52,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,455 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,662 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,754 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges

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 KOE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOE, 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 KOE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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