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MF51 DZK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,185 mi
Last recorded158,185 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 DZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 158,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 156,213 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 156,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 154,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 151,344 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 149,144 miles

rear discs corroded on working faces

Pass 12 Oct 2007 132,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 119,602 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 119,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 102,000 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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MF51 DZK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF51 DZK, 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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How do I check the history of MF51 DZK?

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What year was MF51 DZK registered?

MF51 DZK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is MF51 DZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 DZK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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