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BX51 WGM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,858 mi
Last recorded173,858 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 WGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 173,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing.

surface corrosion on rear brake discs,not affecting performance at time of test.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 170,278 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front suspension nearside/offside track control arm centre bushes wearing.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 156,691 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 156,673 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 151,235 miles

Front number plate deterioated.

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

handbrake lever travels.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 146,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 136,976 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 136,976 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 128,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 106,855 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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BX51 WGM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX51 WGM, 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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BX51 WGM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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