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EO51 SZK

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,007 mi
Last recorded123,007 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,007 miles

Advise imbalance on hand brake reading's

Advise sill cover's fitted

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turrat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 123,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise in balance on hand brake readings

Advise rust hole at n/s/f floor area

Advise sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turrat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 117,927 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2017 117,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,807 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 112,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box insecure on centre pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 108,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,394 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,127 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,461 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,238 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 17 Oct 2011 87,236 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)

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

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 25 Oct 2010 81,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 81,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 74,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,014 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)

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 SZK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EO51 SZK, 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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EO51 SZK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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