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EO51 UTE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,850 mi
Last recorded130,850 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 UTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 130,850 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside front inner wing (behind wheel)

corrosion in rear wheel arches

engine management light on

exhaust jointing clamps badly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2014 130,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside front inner wing (behind wheel)

corrosion in rear wheel arches

engine management light on

exhaust jointing clamps badly corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,624 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 112,624 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,862 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 95,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 85,914 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,519 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid low

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,743 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

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EO51 UTE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

EO51 UTE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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