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MX51 UAT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,298 mi
Last recorded107,298 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 107,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,229 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 100,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,220 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly on inner edge [border line] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly on inner edge [border line] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. border line (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 100,220 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly on inner edge [border line] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly on inner edge [border line] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. border line (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 100,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre's wearing unevenly on inner edge's

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sticker's in windscreen not affecting driver's view

Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre's wearing unevenly on inner edge's

flat beam's on dipped beam

sticker's in windscreen not affecting driver's view

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,621 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

rear tyres worn on edges/slight cracking

slight play in steering coloumn

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,905 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,502 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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MX51 UAT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MX51 UAT, 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 MX51 UAT registered?

MX51 UAT is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is MX51 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 UAT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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