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MX51 UDS

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,401 mi
Last recorded117,401 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,401 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,453 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 99,444 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 85,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,311 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 63,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,626 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,197 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 UDS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UDS, 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 UDS registered?

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

Is MX51 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 UDS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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