MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
eml on
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
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)
engine management light on
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for MX51 UCV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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