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BX51 WJY

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,438 mi
Last recorded102,438 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,453 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front bush bonding failed, resulting in excess lateral movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Large cracks within zone 'A'. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front bush bonding failed, resulting in excess lateral movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Bonnet safety catch seized.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,090 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 90,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Drop link broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,756 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrision around both body drain holes n/s

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 12 Dec 2017 83,756 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrision around both body drain holes n/s

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,012 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 82,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 76,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount insecure from pipe (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing at join of rear silencer (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 64,952 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 64,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,878 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,848 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,635 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,657 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,491 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,911 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges.

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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BX51 WJY is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJY, 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 WJY is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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