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FX51 BHD

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,146 mi
Last recorded123,146 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear outer casing of exhaust box coroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,144 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 88,144 miles

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

bad oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2015 120,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 118,186 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers on sills

Fail 18 Aug 2014 118,186 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers on sills

Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,016 miles

nearside front drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,014 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside front drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,875 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Aug 2012 109,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn near legal limit two nails in tread,two splits in side wall.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,318 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,912 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 95,912 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,435 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 68,790 miles

ON PRE CHECK ENGINE FOUND TO HAVE NO OIL,ENGINE OIL MUST BE CHECKED WEEKLY

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,388 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 BHD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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