CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX51 AHC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,974 mi
Last recorded192,974 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2016 192,974 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

eml

Pass 9 Mar 2015 179,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 173,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 167,835 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 167,675 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mangement light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 165,375 miles

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)

front discs wearing close to warning marks

Pass 18 Jan 2011 159,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 154,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 149,643 miles

condensation in n/s/f indicator lamp.

n/s/f strut leg rusty.

o/s/f side light dim.

pas pipe damp.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 149,276 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

condensation in n/s/f indicator lamp.

n/s/f strut leg rusty.

o/s/f side light dim.

pas pipe damp.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 137,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 124,248 miles

both front strut legs rusty.

o/s/r tyre punctured.

rear discs pitted /rusty.

rear exhaust clamp very rusty.

stone chips in windscreen.

wiper blades smeary/noisy.

Pass 13 Aug 2005 104,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX51 AHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DX51 AHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 AHC?

You can check the full history of DX51 AHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX51 AHC registered?

DX51 AHC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is DX51 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 AHC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 AHC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX51 AHC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.