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AE51 BYC

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,269 mi
Last recorded130,269 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 130,269 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 130,269 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 112,748 miles

exhaust has slight blow on flexi section..

front brakes show slight imbalance...

front lower suspension bushes worn/play!!!

rear brakes show minimal effort..

Pass 17 Dec 2009 110,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 108,120 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 98,827 miles

Wiper blades deterioated (Acceptable at time of test)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 98,821 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wiper blades deterioated (Acceptable at time of test)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 86,106 miles

Exhaust clamp deterioated (Rear)

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

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

Front wiper blades deterioating (Acceptable at time of test)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 86,106 miles

Exhaust clamp deterioated (Rear)

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

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

Front wiper blades deterioating (Acceptable at time of test)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 70,381 miles

Offside 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
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AE51 BYC 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 72.7%.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

AE51 BYC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is AE51 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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