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BV51 AZX

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,382 miles

Both front shock absorbers rusty

Engine Management light on

Exhaust back box deteriorated & Front Flexi Pipe

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracks on outer wall

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,183 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,015 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,965 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,529 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,339 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,771 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,443 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2005 39,264 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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BV51 AZX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BV51 AZX, 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 BV51 AZX registered?

BV51 AZX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BV51 AZX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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