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BU51 CEO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,515 mi
Last recorded174,515 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 174,515 miles

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 166,384 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 161,176 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2012 153,837 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 153,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 137,069 miles

O/S/R brake disc pitted

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 137,069 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

O/S/R brake disc pitted

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 121,477 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 113,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 106,548 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 106,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 99,971 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2007 96,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 90,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 90,052 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BU51 CEO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CEO, 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 CEO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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