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MX51 UBE

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,167 mi
Last recorded118,167 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 118,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Shock absorber top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Shock absorber top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Fog light broken

Offside rear boot/wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 112,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,646 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Feb 2017 107,646 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,396 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 97,694 miles

nearside front fog light lens broken

Fail 2 Feb 2015 97,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

nearside front fog light lens broken

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,134 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 93,133 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,302 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 89,302 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,911 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 road tyres are different makes

wiper blades showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,238 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 road tyres are different makes

wiper blades showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,558 miles

Both rear tyres are blocking on there inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,232 miles

Both o/s and n/s track control arm outter bushes are starting to show first signs of seperation.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 70,232 miles

Both o/s and n/s track control arm outter bushes are starting to show first signs of seperation.

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,415 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 65,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,010 miles

n/s/r tyre distorting

rear pads low

Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,759 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 UBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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