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BU51 CDK

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,801 mi
Last recorded131,801 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 131,801 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 131,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

eml light on

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 117,018 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 117,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 104,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jun 2013 104,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 May 2012 98,587 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn

Fail 28 May 2012 98,586 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn

Pass 21 May 2011 91,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 85,208 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,411 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 81,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,125 miles

coolant and oil leak

front brake pads low

front dampers corroded

rear brake hose ferrels corroded

slight exhaust leak from front joint

Fail 23 Oct 2008 74,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant and oil leak

front brake pads low

front dampers corroded

rear brake hose ferrels corroded

slight exhaust leak from front joint

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,224 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 CDK is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 CDK, 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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BU51 CDK is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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