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MX51 UEJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,826 mi
Last recorded101,826 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,826 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 101,802 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 97,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,158 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 72,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 72,122 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

floor corroding around drain holes

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,100 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,869 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 68,869 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,053 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,593 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 29,627 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 UEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX51 UEJ registered?

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

Is MX51 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 UEJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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