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SF51 MTO

2001 Saab 9-3 Aero

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,986 mi
Last recorded124,986 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero98,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 MTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 124,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 111,266 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 98,494 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 98,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 85,138 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 85,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SF51 MTO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF51 MTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF51 MTO?

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What year was SF51 MTO registered?

SF51 MTO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is SF51 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 MTO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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