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BU51 CDO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

243,061 mi
Last recorded243,061 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 243,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 243,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 228,072 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 228,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 228,023 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 228,023 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 227,210 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 227,210 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 222,519 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 222,519 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 217,555 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 217,555 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2017 211,501 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 211,501 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 206,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust clamp broken

exhaust system deteriorated

play in the steering system offside front

Pass 18 May 2015 200,185 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 200,185 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 192,103 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 192,103 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 184,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 173,094 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 163,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 151,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 139,349 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r wheel rim bent slightly inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 139,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 135,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 CDO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CDO, 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 CDO registered?

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

Is BU51 CDO safe to buy?

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