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M11 EAO

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,982 mi
Last recorded94,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 EAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,982 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 91,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,807 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,769 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2016 81,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 67,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 48,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,440 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,829 miles

advise front brake discs very rusty outer edges advise front brake pads low

Pass 16 May 2008 42,387 miles

bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo

Pass 3 May 2007 36,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 32,185 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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M11 EAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M11 EAO, 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 M11 EAO registered?

M11 EAO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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The MOT history for M11 EAO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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