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MX51 UEH

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,759 mi
Last recorded138,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 138,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 138,759 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 128,519 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 115,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,770 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,095 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 99,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 93,522 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 93,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,461 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 87,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,570 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 80,417 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 74,266 miles

front tyres wearing on edges low pressures

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 UEH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

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

Is MX51 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 UEH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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