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WX51 OTJ

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,884 mi
Last recorded111,884 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 OTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,884 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 111,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,944 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system centre mounting corroded and cracked

Exhaust system clamp broken/missing, centre pipe - rear box

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system centre mounting corroded and cracked

Exhaust system clamp broken/missing, centre pipe - rear box

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,830 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,818 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,789 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,066 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,610 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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WX51 OTJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX51 OTJ, 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 WX51 OTJ registered?

WX51 OTJ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is WX51 OTJ safe to buy?

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