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MX51 UCV

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,163 mi
Last recorded152,163 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 152,163 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 152,163 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 146,480 miles

ECU light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front fog not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coils springs corroded close to being excessive

Fail 24 Oct 2013 146,480 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

ECU light on

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside front fog not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 140,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 134,348 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Nov 2011 134,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Oct 2010 126,714 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 118,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,025 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 98,973 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 98,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,732 miles

PLEASE NOTE REAR SERVICE AND PARK BRAKES ONLY JUST MADE MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS ON ROLLER BRAKE TESTER

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 80,680 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UCV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

MX51 UCV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is MX51 UCV safe to buy?

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