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DX51 JDU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 JDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,979 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side rear disc slight surface corrosion

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack with age and wear on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 82,458 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,106 miles

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

rear tyres tread stepped inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 50,695 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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DX51 JDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JDU, 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 DX51 JDU registered?

DX51 JDU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is DX51 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 JDU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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