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EO51 HWJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,372 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 78,299 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 75,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,350 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,903 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,276 miles

Exhaust front flexible joint leaking exhaust gas

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre and rear exhaust sections are corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre and rear exhaust sections are corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,062 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 53,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs are corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,328 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 50,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,362 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,756 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,900 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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EO51 HWJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 EO51 HWJ, 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 EO51 HWJ registered?

EO51 HWJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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