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DK51 ONV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,713 mi
Last recorded135,713 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ONV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 135,713 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 135,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 112,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2014 112,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2013 95,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,147 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,607 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,606 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2010 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,752 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,507 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs warped

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 ONV 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

DK51 ONV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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