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OU51 WKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,328 mi
Last recorded179,328 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 179,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 167,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 156,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 143,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 131,924 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 131,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,226 miles

slow recoil of the n/s/f seat belt.

some corosion of the rear exhaust clamp.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 120,226 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slow recoil of the n/s/f seat belt.

some corosion of the rear exhaust clamp.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 109,684 miles

slight damage to both number plates.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 96,568 miles

slight damage to both no/plates.

Fail 11 Sep 2007 96,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight damage to both no/plates.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 67,906 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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OU51 WKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

OU51 WKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is OU51 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 WKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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