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EX51 XJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,892 mi
Last recorded94,892 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 84,871 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 84,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,812 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished cracks in tread and side walls

Rear silencer deteriated

hand brake grauncy in operation

Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,658 miles

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)

centre to rear exhaust clamp broken

undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,950 miles

General surface c orrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 71,116 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,116 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,141 miles

Off side front drive shaft inner boot leaking grease.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,120 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/s/f inner wing slightly corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,240 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,240 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,600 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,789 miles

o/s bulkhead cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 37,666 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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EX51 XJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

EX51 XJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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