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DX51 UWJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,516 mi
Last recorded140,516 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres side walls damaged

e.m.l on

engine oil level on min

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 140,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres side walls damaged

e.m.l on

engine oil level on min

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 132,875 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres sidewall damage

child seat fitted

corrosion to front inner wheel archs

Fail 19 Aug 2015 132,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres sidewall damage

child seat fitted

corrosion to front inner wheel archs

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 125,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2014 125,646 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2013 120,331 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 110,716 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 110,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2011 99,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 87,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,232 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 66,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 37,326 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DX51 UWJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

DX51 UWJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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