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OU51 WKO

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,133 mi
Last recorded60,133 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres splitting on insides of tread

Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,334 miles

REAR TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD ON INSIDE EDGES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 59,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at front (5.2.6)

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

REAR TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD ON INSIDE EDGES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,479 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR TYRES SPLITTING / PERISHED IN TREAD ON INSIDE EDGES AND WORN UNEVENLY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

slight flex in bulk head and mountings when shaking steering

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,025 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,986 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,448 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside front side light dim

nearside rear tyre starting to show uneven wear

rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,569 miles

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

rear flexi brake hoses [ferrils corroding]

rear tyres showing uneven wear and perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres starting to wear and perish

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly and perish

steering rack has some movement in mountings

Fail 14 Feb 2008 41,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres starting to wear and perish

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly and perish

steering rack has some movement in mountings

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

track rod ends showing slight wear

Fail 14 Feb 2006 35,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,492 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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OU51 WKO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU51 WKO, 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 OU51 WKO registered?

OU51 WKO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is OU51 WKO safe to buy?

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