MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
both front tyres wearing inside edges
h/brake travel at max to get reading
o/s/f inner cv boot leaking
side skirts fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK51 APV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EK51 APV, 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 EK51 APV registered?
EK51 APV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2001.
Is EK51 APV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK51 APV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EK51 APV have outstanding finance?
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