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AO51 BFL

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,629 mi
Last recorded103,629 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,629 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe upto flexi corroded

oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2017 103,629 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe upto flexi corroded

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

oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 93,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,296 miles

ENGINE HAS A SPLIT BREATHER HOSE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

RECOMMEND FRONT BRAKE SERVICE AS CLOSE TO 25% IMBALANCE

Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE HAS A SPLIT BREATHER HOSE

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2012 88,437 miles

NSF TYRE - INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,432 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF TYRE - INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 84,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 75,796 miles

N/S/F fog lamp glass broken.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 75,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F fog lamp glass broken.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 55,921 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 55,917 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 32,678 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARY AND NOISEY

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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AO51 BFL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BFL, 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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AO51 BFL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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