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BX51 WHS

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,812 mi
Last recorded164,812 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 WHS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 164,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 164,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 156,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 147,369 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f inner drive shaft excessive play at gearbox ?

Fail 25 Apr 2014 147,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner drive shaft excessive play at gearbox ?

Pass 25 Apr 2013 136,342 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 136,139 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,450 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front disc brakes corroded

rear disc brakes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 123,431 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front disc brakes corroded

rear disc brakes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,501 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 112,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,811 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,519 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 WHS is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHS, 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 WHS is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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