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MX51 UAW

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,453 mi
Last recorded115,453 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UAW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 115,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 110,459 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,362 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,873 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,095 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 97,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 92,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,615 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,963 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,622 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,366 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,681 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 UAW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UAW, 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 MX51 UAW registered?

MX51 UAW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2001.

Is MX51 UAW safe to buy?

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