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EO51 TAU

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,159 mi
Last recorded98,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,159 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 98,158 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear joint (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres perished on s/walls

o/s mirror cover missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,276 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 75,276 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 71,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Wipers.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,144 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 48,039 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 TAU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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