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BX51 WKB

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,423 miles

exhaust bloeing at rear joint

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2019 89,423 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust bloeing at rear joint

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 87,686 miles

Front severe cracking in tread both front tyres 215/45/17

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 87,686 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front severe cracking in tread both front tyres 215/45/17

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 87,529 miles

Offside Front small crack in bottom of headlamp

Fail 5 May 2016 87,529 miles

Battery insecure under bonnet loose (1.9.1)

Offside Front small crack in bottom of headlamp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box of the system small leak due to corrosion. (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 87,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc have slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 87,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc have slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,803 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Pass 17 Mar 2012 85,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,651 miles

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre has cuts to outer wall

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 80,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,289 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,710 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 65,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

small hole in offside headlight glass pattern ok

Pass 17 Oct 2005 50,485 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 50,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WKB is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WKB, 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 WKB is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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