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VX51 KUB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,551 mi
Last recorded100,551 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 KUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 100,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 95,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch section marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch section marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch section marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,916 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 90,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength 3 holes in floor chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 85,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corroded sections have been treated small hole n/s/r

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,550 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on all discs

Fail 22 Oct 2018 75,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on all discs

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,237 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,310 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,818 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,815 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cutting out in inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,971 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 48,706 miles

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

scratch mark in o/s windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,429 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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VX51 KUB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VX51 KUB, 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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VX51 KUB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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