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BD51 UKB

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,330 mi
Last recorded143,330 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,330 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 143,329 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 113,276 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 113,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 89,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot hatch does not open

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 23 Aug 2010 89,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 77,078 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 UKB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

BD51 UKB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is BD51 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 UKB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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