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BU51 CDZ

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,631 mi
Last recorded194,631 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 194,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 185,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 182,690 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 182,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 182,610 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 182,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 174,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 170,096 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 170,096 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front innerwings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 166,510 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 166,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 152,779 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 152,779 miles

Rear Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 145,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 140,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 128,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 111,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,014 miles

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 5 Jun 2007 73,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,141 miles

o/side trackrod slightly out of alignment

surface corrosion on n/side rear brake disc

Pass 1 Feb 2006 61,191 miles

offside front brake pad appears to be wearing low,needs wheel removal to examine fully,recommend attention.

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 CDZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 CDZ registered?

BU51 CDZ is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is BU51 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 CDZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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