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DK51 OOA

2001 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,565 mi
Last recorded147,565 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 OOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,565 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 147,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 139,204 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,324 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 130,298 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 123,568 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust on rear axle beam

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle has surface rust

Fail 24 Sep 2021 114,864 miles

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across bottom of bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle has surface rust

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,016 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,038 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,681 miles

bottom of rear springs start of corrosion

can not check sills for corrosion plastic covers fitted

front tyres edge wear

off side rear wheel arch corrosion

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

bottom of rear springs start of corrosion

can not check sills for corrosion plastic covers fitted

front tyres edge wear

off side rear wheel arch corrosion

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,455 miles

oil on sump

rear coil springs slight corrosion

start of corrosion near side sill - plastic over sills fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 82,316 miles

OIL leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion including n/s/f sill (difficult to check plastic sill covers) rear arches etc

Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,089 miles

near side rear sill repair - plastic oversills

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side mirror damage

rear exhaust corrosion

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion mainly nearside,sill (plastic cover) inner & outer,n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres tread poor.

start corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,768 miles

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

front tyres edge wear

near side sill start of corrosion - plastic oversills

off side front mirror damage

Fail 13 Aug 2010 70,768 miles

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

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

front tyres edge wear

near side sill start of corrosion - plastic oversills

off side front mirror damage

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

signs corrosion sills & wheel arch (mainly near side) plastic sill covers make full inspection difficult

slight damage o/s/f door mirror

small cut n/s/f sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f mirror damage.

small cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,004 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,027 miles

front tyres edge wear

off side front wiper poor

rear tyres small cracks

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 OOA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OOA, 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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DK51 OOA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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