MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,159 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine management light on
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.
Wipers.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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What year was EO51 TAU registered?
EO51 TAU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2001.
Is EO51 TAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EO51 TAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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