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MX51 UFA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,389 mi
Last recorded141,389 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 141,389 miles

Nearside Rear wing slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 141,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under the car (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under the car (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under the car (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Offside Front mirror cover missing

engine oil level loow

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

check engine light on

Fail 15 Dec 2014 134,206 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check engine light on

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 128,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 125,108 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 120,924 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 120,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 117,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 117,210 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 108,887 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 100,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 100,979 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,036 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 77,580 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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MX51 UFA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UFA, 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 UFA registered?

MX51 UFA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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