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EK51 APZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,853 mi
Last recorded140,853 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 APZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 140,853 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2015 140,851 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2014 127,145 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 127,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Additional nearside rear side light not working.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,962 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 112,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,109 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,318 miles

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 81,814 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,814 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,560 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 54,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,027 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 APZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 APZ, 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

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What year was EK51 APZ registered?

EK51 APZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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