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AO51 MXZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,028 mi
Last recorded139,028 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 139,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 132,987 miles

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

Front shock absorbors corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,266 miles

both front suspension arm bushes have slight wear and play

both front suspension legs are corroded

oil leaks

play in adjustable steering column

slight corrosion to brake pipes and to oil feed pipes under bonnet

slight flexing at bulkhead areas

Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp glass lense damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear axle bushes have wear and play

bulkhead flexing when steering rocked

front suspension legs have corrosion and slight play in top mountings

play in steering system

steering rack damp

steering rack mounting bushes are slightly weak and have play

Fail 17 Sep 2015 114,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside headlamp glass lense damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle under bonnet from reservoir (2.3.2)

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear axle bushes have wear and play

bulkhead flexing when steering rocked

front suspension legs have corrosion and slight play in top mountings

play in steering system

steering rack damp

steering rack mounting bushes are slightly weak and have play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

flex in bulkhead near steering rack and brake servo mounts

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipes coroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,450 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,262 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,677 miles

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

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

damage to offside front tyre side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,780 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,790 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,744 miles

ADVISE FRONT N/O PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,219 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 28,478 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AO51 MXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO51 MXZ, 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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What year was AO51 MXZ registered?

AO51 MXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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