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VX51 WPJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,115 mi
Last recorded177,115 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 177,115 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 170,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 166,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 166,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 164,060 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 153,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 139,390 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 139,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 126,211 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 123,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly warped

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 118,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 118,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 113,594 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear tyres unevenly warn on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 106,924 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,499 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,366 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge + perished

Fail 9 Oct 2007 89,366 miles

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

front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge + perished

Pass 13 Nov 2006 84,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 75,479 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 WPJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX51 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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