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EX51 XKU

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,664 mi
Last recorded122,664 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 122,664 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 122,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner drive shaft cv boot inner boot leaking (boot not damaged)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,155 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 106,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around strut mount under the bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around strut mount under the bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight movement

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 73,088 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,313 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,249 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,693 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,671 miles

bothside front tyres worn from inner edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,450 miles

bothside front tyres worn from inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2009 25,448 miles

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

bothside front tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,912 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking (change a.s.a.p.)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 147,705 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 XKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX51 XKU registered?

EX51 XKU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is EX51 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XKU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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