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FX51 BGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,891 mi
Last recorded97,891 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2014 97,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,544 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to distort

Nearside rear tyre starting to distort

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,403 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,256 miles

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

both nearside tyres wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,895 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,243 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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FX51 BGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FX51 BGO, 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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What year was FX51 BGO registered?

FX51 BGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 BGO safe to buy?

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