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MX51 UCA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,563 mi
Last recorded112,563 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,563 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 18 Oct 2016 112,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 19 Feb 2016 110,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,132 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 94,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 75,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,018 miles

advise unable to check outer sills skirts fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,688 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 UCA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

MX51 UCA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is MX51 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 UCA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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