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CO51 AUD

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,579 mi
Last recorded119,579 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO51 AUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 119,579 miles

oil leak

rear silencer deteriated / fixing clamp missing

Fail 3 Aug 2018 119,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (e))

oil leak

rear silencer deteriated / fixing clamp missing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,075 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 117,075 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing by fleible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 113,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,048 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,977 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,007 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread.and worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 58,713 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,145 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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CO51 AUD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CO51 AUD, 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 CO51 AUD registered?

CO51 AUD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is CO51 AUD safe to buy?

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