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EO51 SZD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,830 mi
Last recorded115,830 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 115,830 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 109,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,672 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,562 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Nov 2014 100,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 96,610 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,173 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,823 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 86,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 83,041 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,621 miles

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 1 Nov 2008 73,952 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,347 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 69,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 64,744 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

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 SZD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

EO51 SZD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is EO51 SZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 SZD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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