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EO51 ZYT

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

226,250 mi
Last recorded226,250 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 226,250 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 215,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 207,685 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 207,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 193,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 177,898 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 177,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres slight perished on side walls

front discs pitted not to excess

nearside front tyre starting to crack around the tread and worn on outside edge

rear brake discs pitted not to excess

Pass 4 Apr 2008 169,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 140,279 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 140,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 104,545 miles

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

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 ZYT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

EO51 ZYT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EO51 ZYT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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