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DK51 ONU

2001 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ONU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 133,825 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 133,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rearbox (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 128,659 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 128,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mil staying on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 120,902 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 120,902 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 116,569 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 111,823 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,574 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,432 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 98,432 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,369 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,591 miles

slightly smoking from exhaust but cleared on emmission test.....

Pass 29 Aug 2006 106,938 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 ONU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

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

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