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AE51 BXK

2001 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,130 mi
Last recorded165,130 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2015 165,130 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 156,587 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 147,432 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 137,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 127,292 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 127,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 101,630 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 101,630 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 88,547 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,275 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,596 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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AE51 BXK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel 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 AE51 BXK, 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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What year was AE51 BXK registered?

AE51 BXK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is AE51 BXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BXK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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