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EK51 APY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,699 mi
Last recorded160,699 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 APY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 160,699 miles

Rear spare wheel well holed and corroded NOT IN ANY prescribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2014 157,088 miles

Spare wheel well holed but not in any prescribed areas

Turbo air supply pipe leaking air

Pass 27 Nov 2013 153,025 miles

Rear brake pad linings worn thin

Spare wheel well holed and corroded but not in any prescribed area

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 29 Nov 2012 149,444 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 145,947 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 145,920 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 22 Nov 2010 141,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 136,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 128,282 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 128,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 124,487 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 115,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 101,789 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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EK51 APY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 EK51 APY, 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 APY registered?

EK51 APY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is EK51 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 APY 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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