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MX51 UAZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,269 mi
Last recorded137,269 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UAZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 137,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 135,974 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 133,295 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,720 miles

Front windscreen has a crack outside swept area larger than 40mm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 119,501 miles

Centre Rear seat belt should not be in

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,098 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH A CENTER LAP BELT IT SHOULD NOT BE IN. THE BELT WORKS FINE & THE TWO STUTARY BELTS ARE OK.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 115,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH A CENTER LAP BELT IT SHOULD NOT BE IN. THE BELT WORKS FINE & THE TWO STUTARY BELTS ARE OK.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,328 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 114,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf tyre worn inner sidewall

excessive engine oil leak

osf tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,832 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,749 miles

FUEL PIPE OUTER FUBBER INSULATION RUBBED THROUGH BUT NOT DAMAGED PIPE BAD TO SEE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 109,712 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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FUEL PIPE OUTER FUBBER INSULATION RUBBED THROUGH BUT NOT DAMAGED PIPE BAD TO SEE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 100,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 95,229 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,715 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 84,632 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 73,878 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 UAZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

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

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