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MF51 UZY

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,581 mi
Last recorded180,581 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 UZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 180,581 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 175,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 163,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 163,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2012 159,342 miles

Centre section exhaust bracket broken but not effecting the support of exhaust system

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 159,342 miles

Centre section exhaust bracket broken but not effecting the support of exhaust system

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 152,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 123,881 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 108,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 88,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,007 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 70,493 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 UZY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

MF51 UZY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is MF51 UZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 UZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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