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DX51 XXE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 101,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,849 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,176 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 61,176 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake discs slightly deteriorated outer edge

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,313 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 35,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,722 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 25,328 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 XXE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 XXE?

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What year was DX51 XXE registered?

DX51 XXE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is DX51 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 XXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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