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MX51 ZGA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,698 mi
Last recorded105,698 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 105,698 miles

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

Oil leak

centre -rear exhaust corroded

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,698 miles

Oil leak

centre -rear exhaust corroded

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear indicator lens damaged.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 22,604 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)

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 ZGA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

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

Is MX51 ZGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 ZGA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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