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BX51 WHA

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 WHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 101,470 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 93,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,277 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,285 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 82,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,786 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,893 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,989 miles

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

both front tyres cracking inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,521 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,932 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 41,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,127 miles

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)

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 WHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WHA, 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 BX51 WHA registered?

BX51 WHA is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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