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BV51 BCF

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,987 mi
Last recorded131,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 131,987 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 130,797 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,101 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 124,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 115,499 miles

bad oil leak on engine

rear n umber plate poor

Fail 18 Nov 2008 115,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bad oil leak on engine

rear n umber plate poor

Pass 26 Oct 2007 107,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 95,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2005 86,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion and wear to rear brake drums †Slight smear from front wipers †Surface corrosion to exhaust system

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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BV51 BCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF registered?

BV51 BCF is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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