MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine light on
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front indcator lens broken
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Both front tyres worn on the inside
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine mill light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear exhuast box corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE51 BXV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?
AE51 BXV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.
Is AE51 BXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 BXV 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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