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BX51 WJO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,525 mi
Last recorded45,525 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 45,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 45,511 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 42,978 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 42,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,679 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 41,679 miles

Offside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 39,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,372 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 38,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,183 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2015 35,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,871 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,324 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE HAS SOME SLIGHT KERB DAMAGE

Fail 10 Aug 2010 25,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE HAS SOME SLIGHT KERB DAMAGE

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,785 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 14,256 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 WJO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

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

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