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BU51 CDF

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,479 mi
Last recorded12,479 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush split

engine oil leak

slight leak fuel filter

Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,462 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 112,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,716 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 93,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,944 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 81,822 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 81,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,368 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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BU51 CDF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 BU51 CDF, 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 BU51 CDF registered?

BU51 CDF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 CDF 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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