MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear exhaust clamp broken
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake pipes have slight corrosion
rear brake ferrules corroded
rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust is secure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake pipes have slight corrosion
rear brake ferrules corroded
rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust is secure
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front to rear brake pipes corroding
offside front brake pipe corroding
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
rear silencer inlet clamp corroded
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front to rear brake pipes corroding
offside front brake pipe corroding
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
rear silencer inlet clamp corroded
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
windscreen stone chipped
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
windscreen stone chipped
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake pads wearing low
Front brake imbalance high.
Rear brake pads wearing low.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake imbalance high.
Rear brake pads wearing low.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust heat shield insecure at rear
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
MX51 UBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MX51 UBD, 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
How do I check the history of MX51 UBD?
You can check the full history of MX51 UBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MX51 UBD registered?
MX51 UBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2001.
Is MX51 UBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for MX51 UBD shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MX51 UBD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX51 UBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.