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MX51 UDG

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,318 mi
Last recorded158,318 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 158,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 146,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 131,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 120,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 107,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 88,916 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 88,916 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,078 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 46,505 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 UDG is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

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

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