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DK51 ONS

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,179 mi
Last recorded137,179 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ONS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 137,179 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Feb 2012 133,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 128,476 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 123,009 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 123,009 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 106,391 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,472 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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DK51 ONS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK51 ONS, 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 DK51 ONS registered?

DK51 ONS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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