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BD51 UJB

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 108,074 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2017 108,074 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 102,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 97,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2014

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 91,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 89,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 85,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 75,422 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 75,422 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 65,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 54,846 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 54,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,452 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,189 miles

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 UJB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

BD51 UJB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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