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AE51 BXP

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,030 mi
Last recorded33,030 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,030 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 33,025 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,361 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inside shoulders

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,195 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 21,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,812 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,605 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 6,171 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 BXP is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BXP, 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 AE51 BXP registered?

AE51 BXP is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AE51 BXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BXP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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