CarVerify
CarVerify
Sign in Check a vehicle

Free Car Check

EO51 SZY

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,502 mi
Last recorded103,502 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
View full Saab 9-3 reliability data Browse other 2001 Saab 9-3 registrations

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 103,502 miles

oil leaking from engine

Pass 22 Oct 2009 99,519 miles

offside front inner drive shaft gator split

Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,244 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 96,244 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 83,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 83,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 47,529 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Get full report — £4.99 Single check — £14.99
£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO51 SZY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO51 SZY?

You can check the full history of EO51 SZY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO51 SZY registered?

EO51 SZY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is EO51 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 SZY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO51 SZY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO51 SZY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.