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AE51 BXL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,463 mi
Last recorded179,463 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 May 2012 179,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 71,812 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 164,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 161,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2008 157,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 148,161 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 127,233 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 BXL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

AE51 BXL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AE51 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BXL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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