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BD51 RZC

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,961 mi
Last recorded124,961 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 RZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 118,557 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 15 Apr 2020 118,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre to rear clamp badly corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring corroded and damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking inner side wall

rear exhaust clamp rusty + slight leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,459 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,890 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 89,886 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 87,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,503 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 81,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2010 75,807 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 75,807 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,902 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,517 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005

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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BD51 RZC is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BD51 RZC, 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 BD51 RZC registered?

BD51 RZC is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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