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MM51 UBK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,692 mi
Last recorded124,692 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 124,692 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 124,671 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 113,616 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 113,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,423 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to rear brake disc's

Fail 21 Oct 2010 99,423 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to rear brake disc's

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 75,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,585 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,548 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 63,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 52,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 45,938 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 45,938 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MM51 UBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MM51 UBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM51 UBK registered?

MM51 UBK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is MM51 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 UBK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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