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OU51 WLA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,003 mi
Last recorded142,003 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 142,003 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on side walls

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 142,003 miles

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

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on side walls

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,078 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 132,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 120,668 miles

exhaust badly corroded

front tyres close to limit on inner edges

n/s track control arm outer bush in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2015 120,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust badly corroded

front tyres close to limit on inner edges

n/s track control arm outer bush in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,549 miles

rear exhaust box and clamp corroded and rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2013 110,706 miles

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

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

rear exhaust badley rusted.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,706 miles

rear exhaust badley rusted.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 109,844 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 109,844 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 100,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 91,345 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 81,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 69,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 44,216 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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OU51 WLA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

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

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