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EK51 ARO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,571 mi
Last recorded106,571 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,571 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 106,571 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 102,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rear clamp is missing

rear exhaust box is rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,157 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 96,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,318 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 93,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,226 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 66,526 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 69,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 45,323 miles

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

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 ARO 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 86.7%.

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 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 ARO, 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 ARO registered?

EK51 ARO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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