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MX51 UDT

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,876 mi
Last recorded170,876 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 170,876 miles

Offside Rear seal has corrosion but not serious

Rear anti roll link bar corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 158,880 miles

Central front to rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 151,849 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 151,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 147,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 147,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 142,481 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 142,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 132,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 132,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 117,787 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2012 117,787 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 25 May 2011 102,997 miles

fuel stain around filler neck

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,272 miles

uneven tyre wear on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 78,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,148 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 49,345 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 49,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 UDT is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

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

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