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DX51 XJN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,345 mi
Last recorded139,345 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 139,345 miles

both front brake discs slightly distorted

both rear brake discs slighty corroded

damage to windscreen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to centre rear seat belt stalk

Pass 30 Mar 2012 135,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing off on edges

rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 30 Mar 2012 135,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing off on edges

rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,835 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 127,007 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 114,767 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

f/o/s headlamp damaged

front tyres edges worn

windscreen slight damage

Fail 24 Nov 2008 102,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 102,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 85,585 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 58,150 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)

advise metal clips that hold petrol hose to tan k under car very rusty/advise cannot check outer body sills due to plastic covers over sills./advise front tyres worn on edges and small cuts in thread/advise cuts in thread rear tyres/

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 XJN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

DX51 XJN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is DX51 XJN safe to buy?

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