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BD51 RZU

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,426 mi
Last recorded74,426 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto79,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 RZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2007 74,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 74,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,304 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 23 Jun 2006 69,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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BD51 RZU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,086 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD51 RZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD51 RZU registered?

BD51 RZU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 23 December 2001.

Is BD51 RZU safe to buy?

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