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EO51 SZC

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,701 mi
Last recorded136,701 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,701 miles

Oil leak from the engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 136,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak from the engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 131,390 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre have deep pershing cracks

Pass 9 Dec 2014 125,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 119,007 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

n/s/r wheel is binding very slightly

o/s/f tyre is near minimum tread limits and is wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 115,516 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 113,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,236 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 107,236 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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 99,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 99,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 90,253 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 81,194 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,228 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 SZC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

EO51 SZC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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