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EX51 UHY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,230 mi
Last recorded137,230 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 UHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 137,230 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rubber exhaust mount is missing

Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,697 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 131,105 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 131,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 130,502 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 130,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 128,022 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 118,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 105,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,742 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,411 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,930 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 61,524 miles

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

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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EX51 UHY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EX51 UHY, 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 EX51 UHY registered?

EX51 UHY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is EX51 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 UHY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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