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BU51 CDY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,426 mi
Last recorded130,426 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 130,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 129,348 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 129,348 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 127,834 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 124,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 121,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 121,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,405 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 96,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,305 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,267 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 76,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accident damage to n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Sep 2005 56,274 miles

offside rear tyre has scuffing to inside edge.

Fail 12 Sep 2005 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

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 CDY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CDY, 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 CDY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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