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DX51 UVV

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,334 mi
Last recorded156,334 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid120,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 UVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 156,334 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 152,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 152,233 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 152,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 148,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 144,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 133,155 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 133,155 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 117,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,617 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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DX51 UVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 120,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 UVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 UVV?

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What year was DX51 UVV registered?

DX51 UVV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is DX51 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 UVV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 UVV have outstanding finance?

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