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AO51 BDV

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,011 mi
Last recorded192,011 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 192,011 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 179,752 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 164,153 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 163,961 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 147,950 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 147,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 137,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 137,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 132,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 119,593 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS AJUSTING SERVICE ITEM

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

REAR BOX TO CENTRE JOINT CLAMP MISSING

Pass 18 Sep 2007 110,739 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 110,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,110 miles

FRONT O/S/ FOG LAMP DAMAGED

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

Oil leak

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AO51 BDV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO51 BDV, 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 AO51 BDV registered?

AO51 BDV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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