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MX51 UBD

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,700 mi
Last recorded153,700 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 153,700 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 153,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,253 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 146,137 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 140,551 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 140,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 134,617 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 28 Jul 2011 134,600 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 129,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 123,041 miles

Front brake imbalance high.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 123,031 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 107,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2007 92,376 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 3 Jul 2006 78,481 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 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.

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MX51 UBD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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