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AY51 DMO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,548 mi
Last recorded91,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,548 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall slight damage

Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,671 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 87,671 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine mag / light on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 83,002 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 76,699 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,699 miles

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,485 miles

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

brake fluid on min mark

front pads getting low

limited check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2009 63,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

limited check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

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

brake fluid on min mark

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,218 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,176 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,174 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 DMO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY51 DMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 DMO registered?

AY51 DMO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 DMO safe to buy?

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