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DE51 EWC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,907 mi
Last recorded93,907 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 EWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,907 miles

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

all 4 tyres cutting out on inside of tread, both rear tyres have small cuts on tread

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 22,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EWC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EWC, 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 DE51 EWC registered?

DE51 EWC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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