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AE51 BYA

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,581 mi
Last recorded151,581 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 151,581 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rusty

large crack in screen outside swept area

low effort on rear brakes

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2016 151,533 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rusty

large crack in screen outside swept area

low effort on rear brakes

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2015 137,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge, but not reason for refusal

Fail 9 Jan 2015 137,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge, but not reason for refusal

Pass 15 Jan 2014 130,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,166 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 122,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,236 miles

Windscreen cracked on passenger side but not in the drivers view of the road ahead

Pass 30 Dec 2010 105,988 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 105,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 97,511 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 97,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,179 miles

REAR CENTRE ENGINE MOUNTING BADLY WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BOTTOM ARM BUSHES

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 86,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 82,682 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AE51 BYA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 BYA, 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 BYA registered?

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

Is AE51 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BYA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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