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AO51 BFK

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,062 mi
Last recorded126,062 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 126,062 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 115,107 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,120 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 102,120 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,554 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR AXLE RUBBER MOUNT BUSHES TO CHASSIS SLIGHTLY WORN,

Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,638 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 73,638 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,240 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,129 miles

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

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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AO51 BFK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 AO51 BFK, 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 AO51 BFK registered?

AO51 BFK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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