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MX51 UBZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,292 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 81,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,813 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Aug 2024 80,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 May 2023 79,631 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 77,427 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,281 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 76,281 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,151 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,151 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,314 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 63,314 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,362 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 56,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 52,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,961 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

MX51 UBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is MX51 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 UBZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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