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DU51 EXE

2001 Saab 9-3 Aero

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,689 mi
Last recorded161,689 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero98,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 EXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 161,689 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 130,368 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 130,368 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front brake pads worn low

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2005 114,301 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 114,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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DU51 EXE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 98,023 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU51 EXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU51 EXE registered?

DU51 EXE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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