CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO51 TBY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or 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 TBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 72,467 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 72,453 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2016 66,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 60,833 miles

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

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

nearsides rear winter tyre fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,579 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 55,577 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,714 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 54,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,734 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,475 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,174 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,349 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,318 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 42,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,829 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 29,195 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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO51 TBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TBY, 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 TBY?

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

What year was EO51 TBY registered?

EO51 TBY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is EO51 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 TBY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO51 TBY 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 TBY. 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.