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EK51 ASX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,997 mi
Last recorded110,997 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ASX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 110,997 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 110,990 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 100,426 miles

Child seats fitted in both rear seats, cannot check seats or/and seat belts.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 96,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,078 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 93,078 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 88,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 88,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,037 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 83,947 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 73,205 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 73,205 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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 ASX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ASX, 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 ASX registered?

EK51 ASX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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