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DX51 UWH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,045 mi
Last recorded96,045 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,174 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel-arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel-arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Low oil level in engine

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel-arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel-arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 84,930 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,343 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust is severly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust is severly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2012 71,489 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 71,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,807 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 67,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,756 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 UWH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

DX51 UWH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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