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EK51 PHA

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,242 mi
Last recorded142,242 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 PHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 142,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / split / tyre size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / uneven wear / tyre size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / split / tyre size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 142,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / split / tyre size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / uneven wear / tyre size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / split / tyre size 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 135,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 135,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 127,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 127,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 117,037 miles

advise slight play in off side steering track rod end

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2018 92,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,348 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 77,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,846 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,616 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 57,616 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,842 miles

N/S/R tyre perished /cracking between tread

Nail in o/s/r tyre close to inner wall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front disc lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,165 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2006 34,521 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 8 Oct 2006 34,521 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 PHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

EK51 PHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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