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DE51 BRZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,198 mi
Last recorded170,198 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 BRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 170,198 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded out of area

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 157,294 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear chassis rail corroded

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside, unable to fully inspect condition of sills

welding repairs to offside rear inner wheel arch heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Nov 2017 157,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear chassis rail corroded

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside, unable to fully inspect condition of sills

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 140,940 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 140,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2015 123,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,229 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 112,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,676 miles

Both N/S and O/S rear floor pans corroded

Both N/S and O/S rear inner sills corroded

Both front tyres wearing on edges close to legal limit

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 2 Nov 2012

offside front and offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,060 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,289 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 63,289 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 61,082 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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DE51 BRZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE51 BRZ, 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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DE51 BRZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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