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MA51 AYX

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,248 mi
Last recorded124,248 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 AYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 124,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 119,617 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 115,753 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 110,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 104,476 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 104,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 104,251 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,251 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 92,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,656 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,701 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,651 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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MA51 AYX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA51 AYX, 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 MA51 AYX registered?

MA51 AYX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is MA51 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 AYX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA51 AYX have outstanding finance?

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