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E2 MET

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 MET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,274 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 83,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 82,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 81,450 miles

part of exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 80,786 miles

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2019 79,360 miles

part of exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 4 May 2018 76,518 miles

nearside front tyre shoulders worn.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn and tread area deteriorated.

offside front tyre shoulders worn.

part of exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 4 May 2018 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre shoulders worn.

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn and tread area deteriorated.

offside front tyre shoulders worn.

part of exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 28 May 2016 74,169 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 73,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 73,102 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake discs corroded around edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded around edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,203 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,153 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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E2 MET 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 77.8%.

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 E2 MET, 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 E2 MET registered?

E2 MET is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is E2 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 MET shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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