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MX51 UAY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,329 mi
Last recorded94,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 93,526 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,231 miles

small patches of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,053 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,053 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dent in n/s/r rim

engine management light on

ext. system getting rusty in places

first ext. joint loose (small leak)

general wear & surface rust on discs

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f window not opening

rear ext. box one mounting bracket broken off

slight damage to o/s/f door

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,230 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box is corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2012 79,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML illuminated

Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,877 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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,676 miles

near side front tyre tread slight crackes

near side rear tyre tread slight crackes

off side front tyre tread slight crackes

off side rear tyre tread slight crackes

Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,484 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 UAY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

MX51 UAY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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