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MF51 JZE

2001 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 JZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,625 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,763 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,763 miles

coil spring broken nsf (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 115,062 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 115,062 miles

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,569 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,742 miles

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,326 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,676 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded+grooved

Fail 28 Nov 2007 58,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded+grooved

Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 46,472 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 46,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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MF51 JZE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF51 JZE, 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 MF51 JZE registered?

MF51 JZE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is MF51 JZE safe to buy?

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