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EO51 VAU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,009 mi
Last recorded69,009 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,009 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 69,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 59,832 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mishaped 215/45/17

EML on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 59,832 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mishaped 215/45/17

EML on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 13 Nov 2013 50,803 miles

Centre exhaust mounting snapped

EML ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2013 50,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Centre exhaust mounting snapped

EML ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 39,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,494 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,175 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2009 27,175 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)

Advise n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,834 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 23,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,427 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 VAU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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