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EX51 XJW

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,968 mi
Last recorded98,968 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust section poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,673 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lightly adrift

Fail 12 Jun 2019 78,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lightly adrift

Pass 31 May 2018 76,678 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 76,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower wing arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 64,754 miles

centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

oil around engine

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,959 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly perished and is 5yrs old 215/45/ZR17 91W XL

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and is over 5yrs old

oil around engine

Fail 17 Jun 2014 59,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre is slightly perished and is 5yrs old 215/45/ZR17 91W XL

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge and is over 5yrs old

oil around engine

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,309 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,256 miles

both rear wheels slightly bent

engine managment light on

rear exhaust rusty

light rust on offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 23 Feb 2012 56,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine managment light on

light rust offside rear inner wheel arch

rear exhaust rusty

rim slightly bent on nearside rear wheel

Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,653 miles

damage on wheel rims

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,397 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 41,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front lower suspension arm bushes soft

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,178 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 XJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX51 XJW, 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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EX51 XJW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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