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OU51 WKV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,604 mi
Last recorded126,604 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 126,604 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracks in tread area

Fail 14 Jun 2016 126,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

near side rear tyre cracks in tread area

Pass 27 Apr 2015 125,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 117,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 116,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,425 miles

advise corrosion in o/s wheel arches

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges

advise slight wear front brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2012 111,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise corrosion in o/s wheel arches

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges

advise slight wear front brakes

strong advise n/s/r tyre worn and feathered on the inner egde

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,216 miles

Damp around gearbox

Dent O/S/F inner wheel rim

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 103,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Dent O/S/F inner wheel rim

Damp around gearbox

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 94,543 miles

advise both n/s whee rims damaged slightly on inside

advise rear pads getting slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Mar 2009 84,107 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2007 64,720 miles

advise front and rear no plates have slight water ingress

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WKV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 OU51 WKV, 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 OU51 WKV registered?

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

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