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AY51 DLO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 92,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 88,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 88,436 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,222 miles

Steering rack mounting slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,394 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,355 miles

Coolant leak signs of leak aboce a/c compressor area ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated/cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense covers fitted dirty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion nearside and offside rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2021 75,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 73,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,179 miles

Coolant leak signs coolant staining a/c pump area ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine also dampness offside gear box driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 71,179 miles

Coolant leak signs coolant staining a/c pump area ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine also dampness offside gear box driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,461 miles

Coolant leak signs slight dampness/pinking behind a/c pump area ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage driveshaft to gear box seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 66,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has crack/tear inner tread approx 8" long deep enough to reach ply cords in places i.e just visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak signs slight dampness/pinking behind a/c pump area ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern removed cover cleaned lense and cover (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern removed cover cleaned lense and cover (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage driveshaft to gear box seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 62,412 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside wiper damaged but still clearing screen

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,499 miles

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,984 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,360 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,512 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 24,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,782 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,773 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,044 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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AY51 DLO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AY51 DLO, 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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AY51 DLO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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