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MX51 UCL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,421 mi
Last recorded127,421 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 127,319 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From abs pump to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 127,319 miles

Emissions not tested Due to power steering pipe leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pipe burst on front crossmember (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From abs pump to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 127,306 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 125,526 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm & outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear engine mount (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 125,526 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm & outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear engine mount (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 122,235 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,125 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 114,125 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,304 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,589 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,249 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 98,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,454 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,454 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,378 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 42,986 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 42,986 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 UCL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

MX51 UCL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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